🇺🇸 Honolulu vs Los Angeles 🇺🇸

Honolulu, United States vs Los Angeles, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Honolulu is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Los Angeles is drier, with roughly 67 fewer rainy days a year.

Warmer · HonoluluDrier · Los Angeles

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Honolulu🇺🇸 Los Angeles
Avg annual high
29°C
24°C
Hottest month
July · 31°C
July · 28°C
Coldest monthJanuary (18°C low)January (9°C low)
Rainy days / year
99
32
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJanuary, February, MarchApril, May, November

🇺🇸 Honolulu

Best around January, February, March. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (18°C).

🇺🇸 Los Angeles

Best around April, May, November. Hottest in July (28°C), coldest lows in January (9°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Honolulu or Los Angeles warmer?

Honolulu is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Honolulu or Los Angeles?

Honolulu is rainier — Los Angeles sees about 67 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Honolulu vs Los Angeles?

Honolulu is best around January, February, March; Los Angeles is best around April, May, November.

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