Honolulu Weather Forecast
Honolulu weather: 84°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Honolulu is a city in Hawaii. Honolulu is known for Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbor. It has a population of about 350.000.
Right now it is 84°F (29°C) in Honolulu with mainly clear. It feels like 88°F. Today runs from 77°F to 87°F. Chance of precipitation is 31%. Sightseeing conditions score 8/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Honolulu is June, July, August, September, October and November. The climate is Mediterranean. January, March and April tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 86°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 66°F.
The closest major airport is Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), about 4 mi away. Nearby highlights include Pearl Harbor National Memorial, Waikiki Beach, Oahu and Maui.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 87°F is in line with the 86°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. photography is the strongest bet in Honolulu today at 8.7/10. Gusts to 37 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Honolulu right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:29 PM, Aug 24 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Honolulu
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 77° | 31% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 75° | 34% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 74° | 8% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 73° | 26% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 74° | 25% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 74° | 27% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 72° | 27% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 74° | 25% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 74° | 27% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 75° | 22% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 74° | 24% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 73° | 31% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 73° | 24% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 74° | 24% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 74° | 20% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 74° | 20% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 9 |
Climate in Honolulu month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78° | 67° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 77° | 66° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 79° | 68° | 5,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 80° | 69° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 82° | 71° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 84° | 72° | 1,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 85° | 73° | 1,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 86° | 74° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 86° | 74° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 85° | 73° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 82° | 71° | 1,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 80° | 69° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Honolulu
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Air quality and pollen in Honolulu
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Honolulu
Go in June, July, August, September, October and November. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, March and April - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by airport in Honolulu
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Weather by attraction in Honolulu
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Weather by beach in Honolulu
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Weather by district in Honolulu
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Weather by zip / postal code in Honolulu
1 zip and postal codes mapped in this atlas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Honolulu?
Honolulu is a city in Hawaii. Its coordinates are 21.3069, -157.8583. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Honolulu right now?
It is currently 84°F (29°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 67% and wind is 12 mph.
When is the best time to visit Honolulu?
June, July, August, September, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Honolulu, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, March and April are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Honolulu in?
Honolulu observes Pacific/Honolulu (UTC-10:00). The local time is 5:29 PM.
How many people live in Honolulu?
Honolulu has a population of approximately 350.000.
What is the nearest airport to Honolulu?
The closest airports are Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), 4 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Honolulu?
Popular options include Pearl Harbor National Memorial, Waikiki Beach, Oahu, Maui, Haleakala National Park and Kauai.
What places are in Honolulu?
Honolulu covers 5 places in this atlas, including Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, Pearl Harbor National Memorial, Waikiki Beach, Waikiki and ZIP Code 96815.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, 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 24, 2026 at 5:29 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
