Start of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Waikiki in October
Little changes in Waikiki from September: highs stay near 82°F (28°C), lows near 77°F (25°C), and about 2.9 in (73 mm) of rain falls.
Its comfort score of 80/100 is still Good, though it ranks 10th of 12 here.
- Avg high
- 82°F (28°C)
- Avg low
- 77°F (25°C)
- Rain
- 2.9 in (73 mm)
- Humidity
- 75%
- Cloud cover
- 56%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 30 min
- Comfort score
- 80/100 · Great
What October feels like
Highs settle around 82°F (28°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
Nights stay warm too, with lows averaging 77°F (25°C).
With 75% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Some rain is likely, about 2.9 in (73 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
It's breezy, with average winds near 11 mph (5.0 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around October
October is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are January and April – August.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (October – December), which brings about 9.9 in (252 mm) in total.
- Humidity season begins: 75% on average, up from 74% in September.
- Comfort slips from 85/100 in September to 80/100.
- 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 clotheshighs average 82°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Quick-dry fabrics75% average humidity
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.9 in of rain
- Windproof shellaverage wind 11 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Waikiki in October
October is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Leonard's Bakery
Kapahulu bakery open since 1952 that made the Portuguese malasada a Honolulu staple.
House Without a Key
Open-air bar at the Halekulani under a kiawe tree, with Hawaiian music and hula at sunset.
Waikiki Beach fireworks
Midnight fireworks launched from a barge off Waikiki, free to watch from the sand along Duke Kahanamoku Beach.
Why now October scores 80/100 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 82°F and 2.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in October
- Kailua & Lanikai in October~11 mi · highs 80°F, 2.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Oahu in October~15 mi · highs 80°F, 2.9 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Maui in October~103 mi · highs 73°F, 2.2 in rain · 5°C (10°F) cooler by day, drier
- Big Island in October~185 mi · highs 55°F, 5.3 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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Waikiki?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 80/100, held back mainly by cloud cover. The best months are January and April – August. Expect highs of 82°F (28°C) and 2.9 in (73 mm) of rain.
How hot is Waikiki in October?
Average highs are 82°F (28°C) and average lows 77°F (25°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Waikiki in October?
Some: about 2.9 in (73 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 30.4 in (771 mm).
What should I pack for Waikiki in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 82°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), quick-dry fabrics (75% average humidity), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.9 in of rain) and windproof shell (average wind 11 mph).
Planning Waikiki in October?
Share this October plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.