Visit Honolulu in August? Score 8.7/10 [2026]

Month summary

Honolulu weather in August

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

75°F – 84°F

🌧 Rainy days

25% of days

☀️ Sunshine

12.7h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Summer

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.7/10

📅 📅 Best month

June (9.1/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Honolulu in August?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want long sunny days and outdoor activities.

❌ No if: you want to avoid summer crowds — this is peak tourist season.

🌧 Rain : ██░░░░░░░░ 25%

🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 84°F

☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.7h/d

Our take: August in Honolulu is practically perfect—think consistent warmth, minimal rain, and that gorgeous 26°C ocean that begs you in. You'll get over 12 hours of sunshine daily, ideal for beach lovers and outdoor explorers who thrive in heat. It's genuinely one of the best months to visit if you enjoy reliable weather and don't mind warm tropical conditions.

By trip type

Honolulu in August by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season

Local context

What to expect in August

Summer in Honolulu brings pleasant temperatures (29°F) and long sunny days (12.7h of sunshine). Rain risk remains low (25% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.1/10) remains theoretically better.

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Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
☀️ January	68°F	77°F	24%	0.1in	10.7h	8.2/10
🌤️ February	68°F	77°F	31%	0.1in	10.9h	8.1/10
🌤️ March	68°F	77°F	35%	0.1in	11.4h	8.0/10
🌤️ April	70°F	79°F	39%	0.1in	12.2h	8.2/10
🌤️ May	72°F	81°F	34%	0.1in	13.0h	8.6/10
☀️ June	73°F	82°F	24%	0.0in	13.0h	9.1/10
☀️ July	73°F	84°F	23%	0.0in	12.9h	8.9/10
🌤️ August	75°F	84°F	25%	0.0in	12.7h	8.7/10
☀️ September	75°F	84°F	23%	0.0in	11.6h	8.6/10
🌤️ October	73°F	82°F	31%	0.1in	11.0h	8.5/10
☀️ November	72°F	81°F	22%	0.0in	10.7h	8.6/10
🌤️ December	70°F	79°F	26%	0.1in	10.7h	8.2/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Honolulu averages 84°F, 25% rainy days and 12.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.7/10. See methodology →

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