Waikiki Beach Weather Forecast
Waikiki Beach weather: 82°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Waikiki Beach is a beach in Honolulu. Waikiki Beach is a beach known for beginner surf and Diamond Head views.
Right now it is 82°F (28°C) in Waikiki Beach with light drizzle. It feels like 83°F. Today runs from 78°F to 84°F. Chance of precipitation is 4%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.7/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Waikiki Beach is February, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. The climate is Mediterranean. January, March and April tend to be the least comfortable months. September is the warmest month with average highs near 85°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 67°F.
The closest major airport is Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), about 7 mi away. Nearby highlights include Pearl Harbor National Memorial, Oahu, Maui and Haleakala National Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for September. The forecast high of 84°F is in line with the 85°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. swimming is the strongest bet in Waikiki Beach today at 9.9/10. Gusts to 41 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.
Active alerts for Waikiki Beach
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Weather in Waikiki Beach right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:16 PM, Sep 20 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Waikiki Beach
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 20 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 78° | 4% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Sep 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 77° | 2% | 14 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 22 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 85° / 76° | 18% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 23 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 85° / 76° | 25% · 0,2 in | 15 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 75° | 63% · 0,1 in | 17 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 78° | 49% · 0,2 in | 18 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 83° / 77° | 27% · 0,2 in | 17 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 76° | 20% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Sep 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 81° / 74° | 29% · 0,3 in | 12 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 75° | 25% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 82° / 75° | 27% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 82° / 73° | 24% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 72° | 21% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 71° | 24% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 83° / 73° | 25% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 74° | 26% · 0,1 in | 23 mph | 8 |
Climate in Waikiki Beach 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° | 68° | 4,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 78° | 67° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 79° | 69° | 5,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 80° | 70° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 81° | 72° | 4,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 83° | 73° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 84° | 74° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 85° | 75° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 85° | 75° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 84° | 74° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 81° | 73° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 80° | 70° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Waikiki Beach
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Air quality and pollen in Waikiki Beach
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 Waikiki Beach
Go in February, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Waikiki Beach?
Waikiki Beach is a beach in Honolulu. Its coordinates are 21.2767, -157.8272. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Waikiki Beach right now?
It is currently 82°F (28°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 69% and wind is 16 mph.
When is the best time to visit Waikiki Beach?
February, June, July, August, September, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Waikiki Beach, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, March and April are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Waikiki Beach in?
Waikiki Beach observes Pacific/Honolulu (UTC-10:00). The local time is 4:16 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Waikiki Beach?
The closest airports are Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), 7 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Waikiki Beach?
Popular options include Pearl Harbor National Memorial, Oahu, Maui, Haleakala National Park, Road to Hana and Kauai.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (beaches) - 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 20, 2026 at 4:16 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
