Honolulu weather by month
Average highs run from 80°F in January to 88°F in July, and January nights average 67°F. It gets 16 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 32 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are November to May.
Best time to visit Honolulu
For comfortable weather, go in November to May. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F | 67°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 0 | 0 | warm |
| February | 81°F | 67°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 0 | 0 | warm |
| March | 81°F | 68°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 0 | 0 | warm |
| April | 83°F | 70°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 0 | 0 | warm |
| May | 85°F | 72°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 1 | 0 | warm |
| June | 87°F | 74°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 2 | 0 | warm |
| July | 88°F | 75°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 7 | 0 | hot |
| August | 89°F | 76°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 10 | 0 | hot |
| September | 88°F | 75°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 9 | 0 | hot |
| October | 87°F | 74°F | 1.5 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 3 | 0 | warm |
| November | 84°F | 72°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 0 | 0 | warm |
| December | 82°F | 69°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 0 | 0 | warm |
| Year | 85°F avg | 71°F avg | 16.4 in | 0.0 in | 27 | 32 | 0 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Honolulu Intl. Airport, HI (USW00022521), 4.7 miles from the city center; snowfall from Waikiki 717.2, HI. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Honolulu
The shortest day is December 21, with 10h 50m of daylight; the longest is June 20, with 13h 25m. The earliest sunset comes around November 24 (5:47 pm) and the latest around June 27 (7:17 pm). The sun never sets after 8 pm here.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 am | 6:10 pm | 10h 59m |
| February | 7:01 am | 6:29 pm | 11h 28m |
| March | 6:39 am | 6:40 pm | 12h 01m |
| April | 6:12 am | 6:50 pm | 12h 38m |
| May | 5:53 am | 7:02 pm | 13h 09m |
| June | 5:49 am | 7:14 pm | 13h 25m |
| July | 5:58 am | 7:16 pm | 13h 18m |
| August | 6:10 am | 7:01 pm | 12h 51m |
| September | 6:18 am | 6:33 pm | 12h 15m |
| October | 6:27 am | 6:06 pm | 11h 39m |
| November | 6:42 am | 5:49 pm | 11h 07m |
| December | 7:01 am | 5:51 pm | 10h 50m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Honolulu with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Honolulu?
August is the warmest month, with an average high of 89°F and an average low of 76°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Honolulu?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 67°F and highs of 81°F.
What is the rainiest month in Honolulu?
March gets the most precipitation, 2.4 inches on average. June is the driest at 0.5 inches.
Does it snow in Honolulu?
Very little. The normal yearly snowfall is under one inch.
When is the best time to visit Honolulu?
For comfortable weather, November to May. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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