Kauai Weather Forecast
Kauai weather: 69°F, light showers. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for Kauai
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Light showers | 74° / 67° | 88% · 0,7 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light showers | 74° / 67° | 99% · 0,5 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 77° / 66° | 88% · 0,3 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 76° / 65° | 59% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 73° / 63° | 77% · 0,3 in | 5 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 72° / 63° | 88% · 0,4 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 74° / 63° | 77% · 0,4 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 74° / 63° | 80% · 0,3 in | 6 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 76° / 63° | 95% · 0,2 in | 5 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 72° / 66° | 87% · 0,4 in | 5 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 71° / 65° | 90% · 0,6 in | 5 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 73° / 63° | 82% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 68° / 63° | 69% · 0,4 in | 4 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light showers | 69° / 63° | 71% · 0,7 in | 5 mph | 9 |
The two-week trend
Steady. The second week averages within a degree of the first, so no big change is signalled.
The window averages 73°F against a August normal of 75°F - right on average.
The next 7 days carry about 2.2 times a normal week's rain for August (2,7 in against 1,2 in).
What this means for Kauai
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 74°F is in line with the 75°F typical for this month.
A 88% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,7 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Visibility is down to 0,1 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 39°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 - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid March, November and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Kauai?
Kauai is an island in Hawaii. Its coordinates are 22.0964, -159.5261. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Kauai right now?
It is currently 69°F (20°C) with light showers. Humidity is 95% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Kauai?
August offer the most comfortable conditions in Kauai, which has a temperate climate. March, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Kauai in?
Kauai observes Pacific/Honolulu (UTC-10:00). The local time is 11:11 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Kauai?
The closest airports are Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), 116 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Kauai?
Popular options include Hanalei Bay, Oahu, Pearl Harbor National Memorial, Waikiki Beach, Maui and Haleakala National Park.
What places are in Kauai?
Kauai covers 1 places in this atlas, including Hanalei Bay.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - 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 11:11 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
