Best Time to Visit Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Honolulu.
Honolulu does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (August, 26.7°C / 80.1°F) and driest (June, 55 mm / 2.2 in) months. The drier stretch runs through February and April and June–September and December; the wetter half falls in March and May and October–November and January. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 22.5°C / 72.5°F in January to 26.7°C / 80.1°F in August, with rainfall from 55 mm / 2.2 in (June) to 155 mm / 6.1 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Honolulu's climate is broadly consistently warm. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 25.8°C78.4°F | 55 mm2.2″ | — |
| September | 26.6°C79.9°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| July | 26.3°C79.3°F | 96 mm3.8″ | Tropical |
No month at Honolulu matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Honolulu?
Honolulu doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on June (driest, ~55 mm / 2.2 in) and August (warmest, 26.7°C / 80.1°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from United States of America's national average.
When is the rainy season in Honolulu?
The rainy season at Honolulu, Hawaii runs through March and May and October–November and January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 110 mm / 4.3 in. The wettest single month is January (155 mm / 6.1 in).
What is the driest month in Honolulu?
The driest month in Honolulu is June, averaging about 55 mm / 2.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 25.8°C / 78.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Honolulu?
The least comfortable months for travel to Honolulu — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 155 mm / 6.1 in in January, and the coldest month averages 22.5°C / 72.5°F.
Is Honolulu climate different from United States of America overall?
Yes, usually. Our Honolulu figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our United States of America figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Honolulu specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.