Для найбільш перших time visitors, best time to visit Hawaii є April, May, September or October. Those months є warm and mostly such, and they fall between the July rush and the holiday crush. If you're chasing whales, big waves or glassy snorkeling water, though, the answer shifts.
We've built this for mainland travelers planning a week or so on the islands, with some wiggle room on datas. Якщо ви тримаєтеся в Hawaii проти інших поїздок, наш United States travel guides є хорошим місцем для compare. Більше, ніж ніби від NOAA погодження, державні вісники counts, і офіційна whale і hurricane seasons.
Key takeaways
- Honolulu's average high only moves between 81°F and 89°F all year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
- December gets about four and half times as much rain as June in Honolulu.
- Humpback whales є generally seen November through April, peaking January to March (NOAA).
- Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, and 2026 was forecast to be above normal.
Hawaii Weather by Month at a Glance
The temperature barely changes. Rain, surf, wildlife and crowds do. У table below uses Honolulu because it has best records in the state. Temperatures є NOAA's 1991–2020 normals, and rainfall is the 1992–2021 average at Honolulu airport.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Avg rain (Honolulu) | Main draw |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F | 67°F | 1.95 in | Whale peak, big North Shore surf |
| February | 81°F | 67°F | 2.05 in | Whale peak |
| March | 81°F | 68°F | 2.35 in | Last peak whale month |
| April | 83°F | 70°F | 0.83 in | Drier and quieter |
| May | 85°F | 72°F | 0.89 in | Calm summer ocean begins |
| June | 87°F | 74°F | 0.57 in | Driest month |
| July | 88°F | 75°F | 0.59 in | Busiest month |
| August | 89°F | 76°F | 0.94 in | Hottest month |
| September | 88°F | 75°F | 0.89 in | Fewer visitors, still hot |
| October | 87°F | 74°F | 1.46 in | Rain starts to return |
| November | 84°F | 72°F | 2.26 in | Whales begin arriving |
| December | 82°F | 69°F | 2.55 in | Wettest month, holiday crowds |
Done't Honolulu's rain numbers є типовим для всіх держав, що. NWS Honolulu office says some spots get up to 15 times the open-ocean average, while others get less than a third of it. The windward mountain slopes are the soggy ones; dry leeward coasts як Honolulu's get most of their rain from handful of winter storms.
So yes, це реально може бути завзято в Waikiki while it pours on windward trail a short drive away.
Hawaii's Two Seasons, Summer and Winter
Hawaii дійсно має дві секції: drier summer from May to October and wetter winter from November to April. Hawaiʻi Ocean Safety divides the ocean year the same way. Summer usually means calmer water on most beaches, while winter sends very high surf onto many north- and west-facing shores.
| Summer (May–October) | Winter (November–April) | |
|---|---|---|
| Rain in Honolulu | 0.57–1.46 in a month | 0.83–2.55 in a month |
| Ocean | Calmer on most beaches, bigger south-shore swells | Big north and west shore surf |
| Whales | Very few | Generally seen, with a midwinter peak |
| Hurricane risk | Inside the June 1–November 30 season | Only November falls inside it |
Whi one suits you depends on the trip. Traveling with young kids who want gentle water? Summer, and our family vacation ideas має більше, ніж планування з дітьми. Hoping to watch ahumpback breach? Winter.
Hawaii Month by Month
January
Whales and waves. January is in heart of whale season, and the North Shore is in full big-wave mode, which is great to watch from the sand and a bad idea to swim in. Експлект про 81°F і каскад.
February
Якщо ви тільки думаєте про одну цю тему і це скачки, book February. Це 'з'єднує вперед, так повільно запуск або рано кінець до сезону не кинути вас. Weather is much like January's.
March
Rain peaks for first half of year in March, at 2.35 inches in Honolulu. Spring break brings the families too; GoVisitHawaii counts Березень після busier months.
Easter week is worth knowing about. The Merrie Monarch Festival, Hawaii's most славнозвісний hula змагання, runs March 28 to April 3, 2027, в Hilo on the Big Island. Це завжди starts на Easter Sunday, so datas move each year. In 2026 it was April 5–11.
April
The drier weather arrives. Honolulu's rain falls з 2.35 inches в Березня до 0.83 inches в April, roughly 65% less. Whales generally stick around through the month, so April can give you both.
May
За першим trip with flexible datas, May is our pick. Високі результати про 85°F, сніданки під днем, і чорний літній океан океану буде здійснено. Hawaii-guide and GoVisitHawaii як call it their favorite month.
June
Very little rain, just 0.57 inches on average in Honolulu. South shores може занурити bigger summer swells, while north shores usually go flat. Hurricane season opens on the first of the month.
July
Busy. In July 2025, 873,430 visitors came to the islands (DBEDT, 2025). Це також Honolulu's windiest month, averaging 22 mph. Якщо в Липні є тільки ваші можливості, book flights and rooms early.
August
Hot, при 89°F вище, і Honolulu 90°F або більше на 10 днів у типовому August. August також знаходиться в busiest part of hurricane season, які зазвичай їдуть Липень до жовтня в Центральній Пацифіці.
September
You swap a little storm risk for lot more room. The islands had 690,858 visitors in September 2025 (DBEDT, 2025). Це 182,572 років тому липень, або про 21% людей (182,572 ÷ 873,430). And it's still around 88°F.
October
Still warm на протязі 87°F, з пораненим бігом до 1.46 дюймів. October sets in gap between summer crowds and holiday rush, which is why it turns up on some "best month" lists.
November
The wet season begins, with rain averaging 2.26 inches in Honolulu. Перші winter swells hit north-facing shores, і перші humpbacks start showing up. Hurricane season closes on November 30.
December
Honolulu's wettest month. Перший Грудень може бути добре calm, але Christmas і New Year bring big crowds, втілення в GoVisitHawaii. Whale numbers keep building through the month.
When Is Hurricane Season in Hawaii?
Hurricane season в Hawaii runs від 1 червня до листопада 30, через Central Pacific Hurricane Center помітно, що бруски можуть формувати поза тими даними. July to October is usually the busiest stretch.
На 2026, NOAA чекає на 70% відмінність від попередньо-нормального Центрального Пацифічного сезону, з 5 до 13 tropical cyclones (NOAA, May 2026). A near-normal season має 4 або 5.
That's outlook, не landfall forecast. Plenty of seasons pass без direct hit. Але пустеля, що залишаються на морі може залишитися глибоким рівнем і неабиякою surf, і cancel tours.
This season has already been busy. В останній September 2026, комерційних робіт були reporting bouts and flood watches for parts of Big Island and Maui County. Якщо ви витікаєте з між June і November, виконайте центр pacific hurricane Center перед тим, як продовжувати, і визнаєте, що пов'язана з поневірянням. Наші travel tips cover more on planning around disruptions.
When Can You See Whales in Hawaii?
NOAA's Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary says humpbacks є generally seen from November through April, peaking January through March.
The whales come to Hawaii to breed. Зовнішній половині Північної Пацифічної population spends winter here, mating, giving birth and nursing calves.
The Best Month for Each Kind of Trip
Already know what matters most? Find it below.
| If you want… | Go in | Why |
|---|---|---|
| The driest weather | June | 0.57 в повітрі на межі в Honolulu |
| The best whalewatching | January–March | NOAA's peak whale season |
| Big-wave surf to watch | November–April | Winter surf on north and west shores |
| Calm water for snorkeling | May–October | Calmer summer ocean on most beaches |
| Fewer crowds | September | Far fewer visitors than July |
| Hula та Hawaiian culture | Easter week | Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo |
| The warmest weather | August | Hottest month of the year |
| A good all-round trip | April, May, September or October | Warm, fairly dry and between peaks |
Is Hawaii Cheaper at Certain Times of Year?
Probably, але маю бути визнаний мінімальний hotel або flight prices from official source. Багато гідів мають швидкі гайки в jar і fall, away від school breaks and holidays. Part we could check is rowd size, and September 2025 був про fifth quieter than July.
Lower demand often means easier bookings і softer rates, але те, що ми реалізуємо, не є вірогідним цінним тенденцією, з compare реальні fares і літери часу для своїх днів. Для того, щоб витрачати вартість, де ви збираєтеся, гляньте travel hacks most lists get wrong.
FAQ
What is the best month to visit Hawaii?
Для перших перших відвідувачів, травень 2012 є найкращою ціною для відвідування Hawaii. Це warm, плавно висушений і камінчик у воді, і це поєднується з липнем. If seeing whales is the goal, pick February.
What is the rainiest month in Hawaii?
Descember, на відстані в Honolulu, де це скорочення 2.55 inches. Windward and mountain areas get far more rain than that all year.
When is Hawaii least crowded?
September, going by 2025 state figures, which showed about 21% few visitors than July. GoVisitHawaii also points to early December and early June as quieter windows.
Іс it safe to visit Hawaii під час hurricane season?
Usually, yes. Most trips go ahead normally, because many seasons pass без direct hit. Але з певним-normal 2026 forecast, keep eye on official updates and think about insurance for June to November travel.
Choose January to March for whales, June for driest skies, September for more space on the sand, and May if you want a little of everything.
Hawaii is warm whichever month you pick. Вирішує, які whales, waves, space або torm risk matters most, і я думаю, що choose your dates. І якщо Hawaii не fit the budget цього року, наш cheap trip ideas might.