End of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Waikiki in March
The year's rain peaks now, with about 3.7 in (94 mm) falling in Waikiki, alongside highs near 77°F (25°C) and lows of 71°F (22°C).
Its comfort score of 79/100 is still Good, though it ranks 12th of 12 here.
- Avg high
- 77°F (25°C)
- Avg low
- 71°F (22°C)
- Rain
- 3.7 in (94 mm)
- Humidity
- 75%
- Cloud cover
- 61%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 51 min
- Comfort score
- 79/100 · Great
What March feels like
Days are warm, averaging 77°F (25°C).
Lows average 71°F (22°C).
Humidity averages 75%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.7 in (94 mm).
It's breezy, with average winds near 12 mph (5.2 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around March
March is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are January and April – August.
- Comfort slips from 82/100 in February to 79/100.
- 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 — March falls outside it.
What to pack for March
- Light, breathable clothes77°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Quick-dry fabrics75% average humidity
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Windproof shellaverage wind 12 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Waikiki in March
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Rainbow Drive-In
Plate-lunch drive-in near Kapiolani Park open since 1961, serving loco moco and mixed plates.
Why now March scores 79/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Royal Hawaiian Hotel
Pink 1927 Spanish-Moorish hotel on Waikiki Beach, with gardens and a beachfront bar open to visitors.
Why now Highs near 77°F and 3.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Diamond Head State Monument
Volcanic crater above Waikiki with a steep 0.8-mile trail to old military bunkers on the rim.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Waikiki Beach fireworks
Midnight fireworks launched from a barge off Waikiki, free to watch from the sand along Duke Kahanamoku Beach.
Nearby in March
- Kailua & Lanikai in March~11 mi · highs 75°F, 3.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Oahu in March~15 mi · highs 75°F, 3.7 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Maui in March~103 mi · highs 68°F, 3.3 in rain · 5°C (9°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Big Island in March~185 mi · highs 51°F, 8.8 in rain · 14°C (26°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.
Waikiki in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Waikiki?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 79/100, held back mainly by cloud cover. The best months are January and April – August. Expect highs of 77°F (25°C) and 3.7 in (94 mm) of rain.
How hot is Waikiki in March?
Average highs are 77°F (25°C) and average lows 71°F (22°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Waikiki in March?
Some: about 3.7 in (94 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 30.4 in (771 mm).
What should I pack for Waikiki in March?
Bring light, breathable clothes (77°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), quick-dry fabrics (75% average humidity), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and windproof shell (average wind 12 mph).
Planning Waikiki in March?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.