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Kailua & Lanikai in October
Little changes in Kailua & Lanikai from September: highs stay near 80°F (27°C), lows near 78°F (25°C), and about 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain falls.
It scores 84/100 for comfort, 8th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 80°F (27°C)
- Avg low
- 78°F (25°C)
- Rain
- 2.2 in (57 mm)
- Humidity
- 77%
- Cloud cover
- 56%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 30 min
- Comfort score
- 84/100 · Great
What October feels like
Highs settle around 80°F (27°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
Even at night it stays warm, around 78°F (25°C).
Humidity averages 77%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
Rain is moderate at about 2.2 in (57 mm) for the month.
It's breezy, with average winds near 12 mph (5.4 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around October
October is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (January and May – September).
- Comfort slips from 89/100 in September to 84/100.
- Our Honolulu New Year's Eve route is planned for Dec 30 – Jan 1, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — October falls outside it.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clothes80°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Quick-dry fabrics77% average humidity
- Windproof shellaverage wind 12 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Kailua & Lanikai in October
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Kailua Beach Park
Long, soft-sand beach with calm water, a park with showers, and kayak rentals to the Mokulua islets.
Why now October scores 84/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Kalapawai Market
Green general store at the beach road since 1932, now selling coffee, sandwiches and beach supplies.
Why now Highs near 80°F and 2.2 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Lanikai Beach
Narrow strip of white sand in a residential neighborhood, facing the twin Mokulua islets.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nuuanu Pali Lookout
Windy lookout at the top of the Pali Highway with a view of the green Koolau cliffs and the windward coast.
Nearby in October
- Waikiki in October~11 mi · highs 82°F, 2.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Oahu in October~18 mi · highs 80°F, 2.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Maui in October~99 mi · highs 73°F, 2.2 in rain · 4°C (8°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Big Island in October~185 mi · highs 55°F, 5.3 in rain · 14°C (25°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Kailua & Lanikai in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Kailua & Lanikai?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 84/100 against a best of 89 in January and May – September. Expect highs of 80°F (27°C) and 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain.
How hot is Kailua & Lanikai in October?
Average highs are 80°F (27°C) and average lows 78°F (25°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Kailua & Lanikai in October?
Not much: about 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 23.7 in (601 mm).
What should I pack for Kailua & Lanikai in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (80°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), quick-dry fabrics (77% average humidity), windproof shell (average wind 12 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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