Best Time to Visit Honolulu
Month-by-month weather, crowd levels, and prices for Honolulu, United States. Updated for 2026.
Feb, Jan, Apr
Oct, Apr, May
Oct, Jan, Feb
Oct, Apr, May
Month-by-Month Breakdown
Our Recommendation
For an all-around great experience, the best time to visit Honolulu is Oct, Apr, May. Expect temperatures around 84°F (low 73°F) with about 27mm of rainfall. Tourist crowds are typically low during this period.
Seasonal Highlights
Jan
January in Honolulu ushers in the new year with pleasant highs of 78°F and lows of 67°F, accompanied by 71mm of rain, making for a refreshing start to the year amidst an unknown crowd level.
- New Year's Day
- Sony Open in Hawaii (PGA TOUR)
Feb
February sees Honolulu maintaining lovely weather, with highs around 78°F and lows of 68°F, and a decrease in rainfall to 50mm, perfect for enjoying the island's charm with an unknown crowd.
- Valentine's Day
- President's Day
Mar
March continues to offer comfortable conditions in Honolulu, with temperatures ranging from 69°F to 78°F, and 57mm of rain, as the island gently transitions with an unknown crowd presence.
- Prince Kuhio Day
Apr
April in Honolulu warms up slightly to highs of 79°F and lows of 69°F, with 57mm of rain, providing a beautiful backdrop for exploration before the drier months, with an unknown crowd.
- Easter (variable)
- Merrie Monarch Festival (variable, Hilo) (Often in April on Big Island)
May
May brings warmer temperatures to Honolulu, with highs reaching 81°F and lows of 71°F, and 58mm of rain, signaling the approach of summer while crowd levels remain unknown.
- Lei Day
- Memorial Day
Jun
June marks the start of Honolulu's dry season, boasting 83°F highs and 73°F lows, with a significant drop to just 17mm of rain, creating ideal conditions for beachgoers amidst an unknown crowd.
- King Kamehameha Day
- Hawaii Kilauea Volcano Eruption Anniversary
Jul
July in Honolulu is truly summer bliss, with temperatures soaring to 84°F highs and comfortable 73°F lows, and minimal rainfall of 18mm, perfect for all outdoor activities despite an unknown crowd.
- Independence Day
Aug
August offers Honolulu's warmest weather, with sizzling highs of 85°F and lows of 74°F, alongside a mere 24mm of rain, ensuring sun-drenched days for an unknown crowd.
- Admission Day
Sep
September in Honolulu maintains the summer heat with 85°F highs and 74°F lows, and just 19mm of rain, inviting travelers to enjoy the tail end of the dry season with an unknown crowd.
- Labor Day
- Aloha Festivals
Oct
October sees a slight cooling trend in Honolulu to 84°F highs and 73°F lows, with a gentle increase to 27mm of rain, offering a pleasant climate for an unknown crowd as the island transitions towards wetter months.
- Hawaii Food & Wine Festival (variable)
- Halloween
Nov
November in Honolulu experiences comfortable weather, with highs of 81°F and lows of 71°F, and 34mm of rain, providing a mild prelude to winter with an unknown crowd.
- Veteran's Day
- Thanksgiving
Dec
December in Honolulu brings in the festive season with pleasant 79°F highs and 69°F lows, but also marks an increase in rainfall to 70mm, indicating the start of the wetter period for an unknown crowd.
- Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
- Christmas
- New Year's Eve