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Hawaii Weather & Climate
Volcanic peaks, epic surf, tropical rainforests and black-sand beaches
28°C
Max sea
29°C
Max air
April
Best month
15mm
Driest month
Volcanic peaks, epic surf, tropical rainforests and black-sand beaches
Hawaii is America's paradise — a chain of volcanic islands in the Pacific that manages to be at once geologically violent and astonishingly beautiful. Each island has its own character: Oahu has Waikiki's famous crescent beach and the North Shore's legendary surf breaks; Maui offers the Road to Hana and the surreal lunar landscape of Haleakala crater; the Big Island has active lava flows meeting the ocean; and Kauai's Na Pali Coast is among the most dramatic coastal scenery on earth. Above all, Hawaii is warm, welcoming and steeped in Polynesian culture.
When to go: Hawaii is warm year-round. April to October is drier on most islands. December to February brings North Shore swell.
The best months to visit Hawaii are April, May, June. Peak season is August with the best combination of warm temperatures and low rainfall.
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain | UV | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°C | 24°C | 86mm | 8 | 25 |
| Feb | 24°C | 23°C | 73mm | 9 | 25 |
| Mar | 24°C | 23°C | 62mm | 10 | 24 |
| Apr | 25°C | 24°C | 33mm | 11 | 23 |
| May | 26°C | 25°C | 23mm | 12 | 22 |
| Jun | 27°C | 26°C | 15mm | 12 | 22 |
| Jul | 28°C | 27°C | 18mm | 12 | 23 |
| Aug | 29°C | 28°C | 22mm | 12 | 24 |
| Sep | 29°C | 28°C | 28mm | 11 | 23 |
| Oct | 28°C | 27°C | 46mm | 10 | 22 |
| Nov | 26°C | 26°C | 65mm | 8 | 24 |
| Dec | 24°C | 25°C | 92mm | 7 | 25 |
The best time to visit Hawaii is April, May, June. Peak season is August when temperatures reach 29°C with virtually no rain. Hawaii is warm year-round. April to October is drier on most islands. December to February brings North Shore swell.
Sea temperatures in Hawaii range from 23°C in February to 28°C in August. The sea is bath-warm at its warmest.
Winter temperatures in Hawaii average 24°C with sea temperatures of 24°C. This makes it a great winter sun destination.
The driest month is June with 15mm. The wettest month sees 92mm. Hawaii receives 563mm annually.
Warm and warm seas. Some rain (86mm). UV 8. Sun protection essential.
Warm and warm seas. Some rain (73mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Warm and warm seas. Some rain (62mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Warm and warm seas. Very little rain (33mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Very little rain (23mm). UV 12. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Virtually no rain (15mm). UV 12. Sun protection essential.
Hot and very warm seas. Virtually no rain (18mm). UV 12. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Very little rain (22mm). UV 12. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Very little rain (28mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Hot and very warm seas. Very little rain (46mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Some rain (65mm). UV 8. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Some rain (92mm). UV 7.
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