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Planning your trip to Honolulu
Best time to visit
April to May and September to October are pleasant and less crowded. Summer and the December holidays are the busiest, and the north shore has big surf in winter.
How many days you need
Four to seven days lets you enjoy Waikiki, a hike, a snorkeling trip and a drive around the island. Many visitors add time on another island.
Getting around
Waikiki is walkable, and buses and rideshares link it with the rest of the island. A rental car is handy for the north shore and beaches, but parking in Waikiki is expensive. Do not leave valuables in parked cars at beaches and trailheads.
What to skip
Beachfront restaurants in Waikiki are priced for the view. Look a block or two inland for better value, and remember to respect ocean warnings and closures.
Where to stay in Honolulu
Hotels and vacation rentals around Honolulu with live prices from the big booking sites. Pick your dates on the map to compare.
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Best time to visit Honolulu
The most comfortable months in Honolulu are February, June and November to December, with average daytime highs of 77 to 83°F and 7 to 8 rainy days a month. August is the hottest month, averaging 85°F, and February the coolest at 77°F. May sees the most rain, around 13 days, while August is the driest with about 6.
Average daily high / low and days with rain, from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted months are the pick above.
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Honolulu: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Honolulu?
- The most comfortable stretch is February, June and November to December, when average highs run 77 to 83°F with 7 to 8 rainy days a month. August is the hottest month at 85°F on average, and February the coolest at 77°F.
- What is the rainiest month in Honolulu?
- May, with roughly 13 days of rain. The driest is August, with about 6. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Honolulu?
- July averages 84°F by day and 74°F at night, and January averages 78°F and 68°F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.
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