Honolulu Weather Forecast
Honolulu weather: 73°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Honolulu?
Yes - rain is likely in Honolulu today.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 2,6 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Over the next 7 days, about 2,8 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Wed and Thu.
The next 7 days carry about 7.6 times a normal week's rain for October (2,8 in against 0,4 in).
16-day forecast for Honolulu
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28 | ⛈️ Violent showers | 76° / 72° | 100% · 2,6 in | 9 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 73° | 63% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 73° | 29% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 70° | 25% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 69° | 35% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 69° | 21% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 77° / 69° | 12% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 71° | 20% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 72° | 27% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 73° | 21% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 72° | 22% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 69° | 24% | 11 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 69° | 23% | 8 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 67° | 24% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 77° / 70° | 20% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 75° / 72° | 27% · 0,1 in | 24 mph | 3 |
What this means for Honolulu
Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 76°F is 7.9°F below the 84°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 2,6 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Visibility is down to 1,5 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 40°F - an unusually even climate through the year.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, March and April - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 73°F (23°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 97% and wind is 8 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 5:40 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 October 28, 2026 at 5:40 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
