Beach in Kauai

Hanalei Bay Map

Interactive map of Hanalei Bay with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☁️ 77°F now🕔 2:13 AM local📅 Best: August

Summary

Hanalei Bay is a beach in Kauai. Hanalei Bay is a beach known for a mountain-backed crescent bay.

Right now it is 77°F (25°C) in Hanalei Bay with overcast. It feels like 86°F. Today runs from 76°F to 84°F. Chance of precipitation is 43%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.2/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit Hanalei Bay is August. The climate is temperate. March, April and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 82°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 66°F.

The closest major airport is Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), about 118 mi away. Nearby highlights include Oahu, Pearl Harbor National Memorial, Waikiki Beach and Maui.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 84°F is in line with the 82°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Hanalei Bay today at 9.4/10. Visibility is down to 0,2 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Hanalei Bay

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 22°12′13″N 159°30′4″W (22.2036, -159.5011)

Quick facts about Hanalei Bay

TypeBeach
IslandKauai
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates22°12′13″N 159°30′4″W (22.2036, -159.5011)
Known fora mountain-backed crescent bay
Local time2:13 AM (UTC-10:00)
Best monthsAugust
ClimateTemperate

Getting to Hanalei Bay

By road, from nearby cities
  • Honolulu · 122 mi · roughly 2.8 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Hanalei Bay

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Daniel K. Inouye International AirportHNL118 miHonolulu

Things to do in Hanalei Bay

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Hanalei Bay.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hanalei Bay?

Hanalei Bay is a beach in Kauai. Its coordinates are 22.2036, -159.5011. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Hanalei Bay right now?

It is currently 77°F (25°C) with overcast. Humidity is 98% and wind is 6 mph.

When is the best time to visit Hanalei Bay?

August offer the most comfortable conditions in Hanalei Bay, which has a temperate climate. March, April and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Hanalei Bay in?

Hanalei Bay observes Pacific/Honolulu (UTC-10:00). The local time is 2:13 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Hanalei Bay?

The closest airports are Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), 118 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Hanalei Bay?

Popular options include Oahu, Pearl Harbor National Memorial, Waikiki Beach, Maui, Haleakala National Park and Road to Hana.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (beaches) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 25, 2026 at 2:13 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

Davil Hofile is a writer at USPOTUS covering breaking news, NFL updates, viral stories, entertainment, pets, and lifestyle. He specializes in transforming complex news into clear, trustworthy, and engaging articles that help readers quickly understand what's happening across the United States. His reporting follows Google's E-E-A-T guidelines, emphasizing accuracy, credible sources, and practical value for readers.

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