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January and April – August are the best time to visit Waikiki on the climate data: May scores 90/100, with highs around 80°F (27°C) and 1.9 in (47 mm) of rain. February, September and November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are March, October and December, mainly because of cloud cover.
Highs run from 76°F to 83°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 30.4 in (771 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 77°F25°C | 76°F25°C | 77°F25°C | 78°F26°C | 80°F27°C | 81°F27°C | 82°F28°C | 83°F28°C | 83°F28°C | 82°F28°C | 80°F27°C | 78°F25°C |
| Avg low | 72°F22°C | 71°F22°C | 71°F22°C | 73°F23°C | 74°F24°C | 76°F24°C | 77°F25°C | 78°F25°C | 78°F25°C | 77°F25°C | 75°F24°C | 73°F23°C |
| Rain | 2.8 in71 mm | 3.2 in82 mm | 3.7 in94 mm | 2.1 in54 mm | 1.9 in47 mm | 1.5 in37 mm | 1.6 in40 mm | 1.7 in44 mm | 2.0 in50 mm | 2.9 in73 mm | 3.4 in86 mm | 3.7 in93 mm |
| Humidity | 75% | 75% | 75% | 75% | 74% | 74% | 74% | 74% | 74% | 75% | 76% | 77% |
| Cloud | 52% | 57% | 61% | 58% | 50% | 48% | 47% | 47% | 47% | 56% | 58% | 54% |
| Comfort | 85 | 82 | 79 | 85 | 90 | 89 | 88 | 86 | 85 | 80 | 81 | 80 |
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 78 m (256 ft), close to Waikiki's own ~1 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
Temperatures barely move through the year in Waikiki (highs stay between 76°F and 83°F), so rain is what really separates the seasons.
Expect steady highs of 78–83°F (26–28°C). It's the driest half, with only about 10.7 in (272 mm) of rain, 35% of the year's total. April feels humid, with humidity near 75%. Comfort peaks here: April – August rank with the year's best, and the season averages 87/100.
Temperatures hold fairly even, with highs of 76–82°F (25–28°C). It's the wettest half, with about 19.6 in (499 mm) of rain, 65% of the year's total. October – March feel humid, with humidity near 75%. January is among the best-scoring months (season average 81/100).
By comfort score: 12 Great. Tap a month for its own guide.
January and April – August are the best time to visit Waikiki on the climate data: May scores 90/100, with highs around 80°F (27°C) and 1.9 in (47 mm) of rain. February, September and November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are March, October and December, mainly because of cloud cover.
March is the wettest month, averaging about 3.7 in (94 mm) of rain. June is the driest, with about 1.5 in (37 mm). The yearly total is around 30.4 in (771 mm).
February is the coldest, with average lows of 71°F (22°C) and highs of 76°F (25°C). The warmest is September, with average highs of 83°F (28°C).
Yes for much of the year: humidity averages 75% annually, and October – April combine warmth with 75%+ humidity, which feels sticky.
The wettest three-month stretch is October – December, with about 9.9 in (252 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is June – August, with about 4.8 in (121 mm).
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