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Honolulu, United States · Tropical

Honolulu: best months to visit

June (9.2/10) · December (8.4/10).

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 21.31°N · 157.86°W
⚡ Quick answer
June
Depends on your goals
9.2/10
☀️ Jun
Top score (9.2/10)
🌤️ Jul
Alt. (9.1/10)
Dec
Plus rude (8.4/10)
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV☀️ Dry all year
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Decide

When to visit Honolulu?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Honolulu, June and July clearly stand out. December concentrates the least favorable conditions.
Top & avoid
🏆 June · 9.2 July · 9.1 August · 9.1 September · 9.0 December · 8.4
8.5
Jan
8.5
Feb
8.5
Mar
8.5
Apr
8.9
May
9.2
Jun
9.1
Jul
9.1
Aug
9.0
Sep
8.8
Oct
8.6
Nov
8.4
Dec
Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Honolulu offers 12 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 9.2 in June vs 8.4 in December.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

Compare the 12 months By your project

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 12 comfortable months (Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec)
MonthT° minT° maxRain %mm/daySunScoreVerdict
☀️ January →68°F77°F14%1.4mm6.9h8.5/10Best period
☀️ February →68°F77°F17%1.8mm7.5h8.5/10Best period
☀️ March →68°F77°F18%1.8mm8.4h8.5/10Best period
☀️ April →70°F79°F20%1.7mm8.4h8.5/10Best period
☀️ May →72°F81°F17%1.4mm9.1h8.9/10Best period
☀️ June →73°F82°F12%0.9mm9.5h9.2/10Best period
☀️ July →73°F84°F11%0.7mm9.9h9.1/10Best period
☀️ August →75°F84°F12%0.9mm9.8h9.1/10Best period
☀️ September →75°F84°F11%0.8mm9.3h9.0/10Best period
☀️ October →73°F82°F16%1.3mm7.9h8.8/10Best period
☀️ November →72°F81°F11%0.8mm6.7h8.6/10Best period
☀️ December →70°F79°F16%2.0mm6.4h8.4/10Best period
☀️ January
8.5/10
T°68°F / 77°F
Rain %14%
Sun6.9h
Best period
☀️ February
8.5/10
T°68°F / 77°F
Rain %17%
Sun7.5h
Best period
☀️ March
8.5/10
T°68°F / 77°F
Rain %18%
Sun8.4h
Best period
☀️ April
8.5/10
T°70°F / 79°F
Rain %20%
Sun8.4h
Best period
☀️ May
8.9/10
T°72°F / 81°F
Rain %17%
Sun9.1h
Best period
☀️ June
9.2/10
T°73°F / 82°F
Rain %12%
Sun9.5h
Best period
☀️ July
9.1/10
T°73°F / 84°F
Rain %11%
Sun9.9h
Best period
☀️ August
9.1/10
T°75°F / 84°F
Rain %12%
Sun9.8h
Best period
☀️ September
9.0/10
T°75°F / 84°F
Rain %11%
Sun9.3h
Best period
☀️ October
8.8/10
T°73°F / 82°F
Rain %16%
Sun7.9h
Best period
☀️ November
8.6/10
T°72°F / 81°F
Rain %11%
Sun6.7h
Best period
☀️ December
8.4/10
T°70°F / 79°F
Rain %16%
Sun6.4h
Best period
📊 Quick read
Optimal window
Jan → Dec
Good transition
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Tough period
none
🌡️ Detailed conditions (June)
🌡️ Feel
Warm
☀️ UV
8.9 · Very strong
💧 Humidity feel
67°F · Humid
☔ Rain
12% · 0.9 mm/day
🌅 Sunshine
9.5h/day
10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Honolulu

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

T° maxT° meanT° min68°72°75°79°82°86°201620172018201920202021202220232024202583°F — decade peak (2025)+0.04°F / decade
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For your trip

A few angles depending on what kind of trip you are planning.

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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · United States

🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencyUS Dollar ($)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 84°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 77°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘApril · 20%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Location

Where is Honolulu ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Tropical climate with a 9.2 → 8.4 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
21.31°N · 157.86°W
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Honolulu?
June is the best month with 82°F highs, 73°F lows, 9.5h of sunshine and 12.0% rainy days. The months of June & July offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Honolulu get in June?
Honolulu averages 9.5 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.9/10.
What is the rainiest month in Honolulu?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Honolulu in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 73°F, while afternoon highs average 82°F.
Is Honolulu good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Honolulu scores 8.0/10 on average — Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 8.9/10.
When should you avoid Honolulu?
January is the most difficult month to visit Honolulu, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.