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Best Time to Visit Kailua & Lanikai

Kailua & Lanikai's weather is fairly even year-round: our comfort score only moves between 80 and 89 out of 100, with June scoring highest. February, April, October and December are good shoulder-season months.

Kailua & Lanikai, Hawaii, United States
Best months
Jan and May – Sep
Shoulder
Feb, Apr, Oct and Dec
Warmest
Sep · 81°F
Coldest nights
Feb · 72°F
Wettest
Mar · 3.0 in
Driest
Jun · 1.0 in

Kailua & Lanikai weather by month

Highs run from 75°F to 81°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 23.7 in (601 mm) of rain.

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Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Kailua & Lanikai, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high76°F24°C75°F24°C75°F24°C76°F25°C78°F26°C79°F26°C80°F27°C81°F27°C81°F27°C80°F27°C79°F26°C77°F25°C
Avg low73°F23°C72°F22°C73°F23°C73°F23°C75°F24°C76°F25°C77°F25°C78°F26°C78°F26°C78°F25°C76°F25°C74°F24°C
Rain2.2 in56 mm2.8 in70 mm3.0 in77 mm1.7 in42 mm1.3 in33 mm1.0 in26 mm1.1 in29 mm1.3 in34 mm1.4 in36 mm2.2 in57 mm2.6 in67 mm2.9 in74 mm
Humidity76%76%77%77%77%77%78%77%76%77%77%77%
Cloud52%57%61%58%50%48%47%47%47%56%58%54%
Comfort868380858889888989848283

Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 29 m (95 ft), close to Kailua & Lanikai's own ~1 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Kailua & Lanikai season by season

Temperatures barely move through the year in Kailua & Lanikai (highs stay between 75°F and 81°F), so rain is what really separates the seasons.

Drier months Apr – Sep

Temperatures hold fairly even, with highs of 76–81°F (25–27°C). It's the driest half, with only about 7.9 in (200 mm) of rain, 33% of the year's total. April – September feel humid, with humidity near 77%. Comfort peaks here: May – September rank with the year's best, and the season averages 88/100.

Wetter months Oct – Mar

Expect steady highs of 75–80°F (24–27°C). It's the wettest half, with about 15.8 in (401 mm) of rain, 67% of the year's total. October – March feel humid, with humidity near 76%. January is among the best-scoring months (season average 83/100).

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Kailua & Lanikai weather questions

When is the best time to visit Kailua & Lanikai?

Kailua & Lanikai's weather is fairly even year-round: our comfort score only moves between 80 and 89 out of 100, with June scoring highest. February, April, October and December are good shoulder-season months.

What is the rainiest month in Kailua & Lanikai?

March is the wettest month, averaging about 3.0 in (77 mm) of rain. June is the driest, with about 1.0 in (26 mm). The yearly total is around 23.7 in (601 mm).

What is the coldest month in Kailua & Lanikai?

February is the coldest, with average lows of 72°F (22°C) and highs of 75°F (24°C). The warmest is September, with average highs of 81°F (27°C).

Is Kailua & Lanikai humid?

Yes for much of the year: humidity averages 77% annually, and year-round combine warmth with 75%+ humidity, which feels sticky.

When is the rainy season in Kailua & Lanikai?

The wettest three-month stretch is January – March, with about 8.0 in (203 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is May – July, with about 3.5 in (88 mm).

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