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Best time to visit Honolulu
Month-by-month weather, crowds, prices, and festival calendar — so you know exactly when to book.
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Best time to visit Honolulu, United States
Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, prices, and seasonal highlights.
| Month | Score | Weather | Crowds | Prices | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20-26°C, mild with passing showers | high | high |
⚠ Post-holiday crowds can linger. | |
| February | 20-26°C, mild and drier | high | high |
⚠ Chinese New Year can bring additional visitors. | |
| March | 21-27°C, pleasant with occasional showers | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Spring break crowds begin to build towards the end of the month. | |
| April | 21-27°C, sunny and warm | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Excellent weather before the summer heat and humidity. | |
| May | 22-28°C, warm and sunny | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Shoulder season offers a good balance of weather and crowds. | |
| June | 23-29°C, hot and humid | high | high |
⚠ Summer heat and humidity are noticeable. | |
| July | 24-30°C, hot and humid with trade winds | peak | peak |
⚠ Hottest and most humid month, very crowded. | |
| August | 24-30°C, hot and humid | peak | peak |
⚠ Still very hot and humid, with high visitor numbers. | |
| September | 23-29°C, warm and less humid | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Transition to drier weather, a sweet spot for visiting. | |
| October | 23-29°C, warm with pleasant breezes | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Continues the pleasant weather from September. | |
| November | 21-27°C, mild and drier | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Thanksgiving week can see a surge in crowds and prices. | |
| December | 20-26°C, mild with occasional showers | high | high |
⚠ Peak holiday season means higher prices and more people. |
Annual events worth timing your trip around
June
King Kamehameha Day
Celebrates the first monarch of the unified Hawaiian Kingdom with parades and festivals.
April
Lei Day
A celebration of Hawaiian culture, particularly the making and wearing of leis.
September
Aloha Festivals
Hawaii's largest cultural celebration, featuring music, hula, and parades.
November
Honolulu Marathon
A major international marathon attracting thousands of runners.
December
Humpback Whale Migration
Humpback whales begin their migration to Hawaii's warm waters for breeding.
March
Duke's OceanFest
A week-long celebration of ocean sports and Duke Kahanamoku's legacy.
Insider timing tips
- •The summer months (July-August) are the hottest and most humid, coinciding with peak tourist season and highest prices.
- •The shoulder seasons (April-May and September-October) offer the best balance of excellent weather, fewer crowds, and moderate prices.
- •While rain is possible year-round, the winter months (November-March) tend to be slightly wetter, though rarely disruptive.
- •Avoid booking around major US holidays (Christmas, Thanksgiving, Spring Break) if you want to avoid the highest prices and biggest crowds.
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