Honolulu Weather Forecast
Honolulu weather: 82°F, light drizzle. 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 82°F (28°C) in Honolulu with light drizzle. It feels like 86°F. Today runs from 73°F to 82°F. Chance of precipitation is 96%. Sightseeing conditions score 6/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
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 slightly cooler than average for September. The forecast high of 82°F is 3.1°F below the 85°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Honolulu today at 8.6/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
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 4:43 PM, Sep 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 30 | 🌧️ Showers | 82° / 73° | 96% · 0,5 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌦️ Light showers | 82° / 72° | 96% · 0,5 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 83° / 73° | 69% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 73° | 24% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 82° / 73° | 23% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 73° | 37% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 72° | 31% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 72° | 31% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 73° | 20% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 84° / 74° | 19% | 13 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 79° / 72° | 22% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 71° | 20% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 82° / 73° | 29% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 82° / 72° | 29% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 74° | 26% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 72° | 35% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 8 |
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° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 85° | 74° | 1,1 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).
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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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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 82°F (28°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 73% and wind is 11 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 4:43 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 September 30, 2026 at 4:43 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
