Weather in Honolulu
What's the weather like in Honolulu?
Honolulu has a moderate climate and moderate rainfall spread across the year. Average daytime highs range from 27°C (81°F) in January to 31°C (88°F) in July, with overnight lows around 18°C (64°F) and 23°C (73°F) respectively.
For comfortable sightseeing temperatures (18–26°C daytime highs), the best months to visit Honolulu are January through April, and December.
Quick facts
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Region
- North America
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Coordinates
- 21.310, -157.858
Monthly climate
Long-run averages for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C / 81°F | 18°C / 64°F | 75 mm | 9 | — |
| February | 27°C / 81°F | 19°C / 66°F | 55 mm | 8 | — |
| March | 27°C / 81°F | 19°C / 66°F | 45 mm | 8 | — |
| April | 28°C / 82°F | 20°C / 68°F | 20 mm | 8 | — |
| May | 29°C / 84°F | 21°C / 70°F | 20 mm | 6 | — |
| June | 30°C / 86°F | 22°C / 72°F | 10 mm | 7 | — |
| July | 31°C / 88°F | 23°C / 73°F | 10 mm | 8 | — |
| August | 31°C / 88°F | 23°C / 73°F | 15 mm | 8 | — |
| September | 31°C / 88°F | 23°C / 73°F | 15 mm | 8 | — |
| October | 30°C / 86°F | 22°C / 72°F | 55 mm | 9 | — |
| November | 29°C / 84°F | 21°C / 70°F | 75 mm | 10 | — |
| December | 28°C / 82°F | 20°C / 68°F | 85 mm | 10 | — |
Honolulu by month
Detailed weather for any specific month:
Seasonal patterns to know
Atlantic hurricane season runs June–November (peak August–October). Tropical storms and hurricanes are possible — peak risk is August–October. Pacific hurricane season runs May–November (peak August–September). Eastern Pacific hurricanes are possible — peak August–September.
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