Honolulu Weather Forecast
Honolulu weather: 83°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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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).
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 39 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, March and April - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Honolulu compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Honolulu.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu County | 0 mi | 75°F | about the same | 27 in |
| Area Code 808 | 0 mi | 75°F | about the same | 27 in |
| Oahu | 13 mi | 73°F | 34°F cooler | 31 in |
| Maui County | 105 mi | 70°F | 38°F cooler | 32 in |
| Maui | 105 mi | 70°F | 38°F cooler | 32 in |
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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 83°F (29°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 65% and wind is 15 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 12:29 AM.
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 23, 2026 at 12:29 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
