Middle of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Waikiki in November
Waikiki edges cooler than October, with highs of 80°F (27°C), lows of 75°F (24°C) and about 3.4 in (86 mm) of rain.
It scores 81/100 for comfort, 9th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 80°F (27°C)
- Avg low
- 75°F (24°C)
- Rain
- 3.4 in (86 mm)
- Humidity
- 76%
- Cloud cover
- 58%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 58 min
- Comfort score
- 81/100 · Great
What November feels like
Days are warm, averaging 80°F (27°C).
Even at night it stays warm, around 75°F (24°C).
Humidity averages 76%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.4 in (86 mm).
It's breezy, with average winds near 12 mph (5.3 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around November
November is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (January and April – August).
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, October – December.
- Comfort holds steady from October (80 → 81/100).
- 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 — November falls outside it.
What to pack for November
- Light, breathable clothes80°F afternoons
- Quick-dry fabrics76% 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 November
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 November scores 81/100 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 80°F and 3.4 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.
Helena's Hawaiian Food
Family-run Hawaiian lunch spot open since 1946, known for pipikaula short ribs and kalua pig.
Nearby in November
- Kailua & Lanikai in November~11 mi · highs 79°F, 2.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Oahu in November~15 mi · highs 78°F, 3.4 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Maui in November~103 mi · highs 71°F, 2.6 in rain · 5°C (9°F) cooler by day, drier
- Big Island in November~185 mi · highs 53°F, 6.7 in rain · 15°C (27°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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Waikiki?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 81/100 against a best of 90 in January and April – August. Expect highs of 80°F (27°C) and 3.4 in (86 mm) of rain.
How hot is Waikiki in November?
Average highs are 80°F (27°C) and average lows 75°F (24°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Waikiki in November?
Some: about 3.4 in (86 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 30.4 in (771 mm).
What should I pack for Waikiki in November?
Bring light, breathable clothes (80°F afternoons), quick-dry fabrics (76% average humidity), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely), windproof shell (average wind 12 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Waikiki in November?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.