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Honolulu in January
what's the weather like?

Honolulu in January: solid, though June remains peak.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 21.31°N 157.86°W
77°FMax temperature
24%Rainy days
10.7hSunshine / day

Honolulu weather in January

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
68°F – 77°F
🌧 Rainy days
24% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.1/10)

Should you visit Honolulu in January?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want great weather for all activities.

❌ No if: you're on a tight budget — prices are higher during peak season.

🌧 Rain : ██░░░░░░░░ 24%
🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 77°F
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 10.7h/d

Our take: January in Honolulu is genuinely lovely—mild days around 20-25°C with minimal rain make it perfect for anyone wanting warmth without tropical heat. You'll get solid sunshine daily and a refreshing ocean at 25°C, ideal for swimmers who prefer cooler water. Pack layers for occasional showers, but expect mostly pleasant exploration weather.

Honolulu in January by trip type

What to expect in January

Even in winter, Honolulu enjoys 25°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain risk remains low (24% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.1/10) remains theoretically better.

All months for Honolulu

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
☀️ January68°F77°F24%0.1in10.7h8.2/10
🌤️ February68°F77°F31%0.1in10.9h8.1/10
🌤️ March68°F77°F35%0.1in11.4h8.0/10
🌤️ April70°F79°F39%0.1in12.2h8.2/10
🌤️ May72°F81°F34%0.1in13.0h8.6/10
☀️ June73°F82°F24%0.0in13.0h9.1/10
☀️ July73°F84°F23%0.0in12.9h8.9/10
🌤️ August75°F84°F25%0.0in12.7h8.7/10
☀️ September75°F84°F23%0.0in11.6h8.6/10
🌤️ October73°F82°F31%0.1in11.0h8.5/10
☀️ November72°F81°F22%0.0in10.7h8.6/10
🌤️ December70°F79°F26%0.1in10.7h8.2/10
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 January, Honolulu averages 77°F, 24% rainy days and 10.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.2/10. See methodology →

January vs June (best month)

The best month is June (score 9.1/10). Difference:

FAQ — Honolulu in January

Is January a good time to visit Honolulu?
January is an excellent time to visit Honolulu (score 8.2/10). With 77°F, 10.7h of sunshine and 24% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Honolulu in January?
With 77°F and 10.7h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.

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