Honolulu: Best Time to Visit, Apr–May & Sep–Oct

When to visit.

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunshine measures daylight only. Open-Meteo

What to see

Start with the sights.

01What to seeʻIolani PalaceExplore →

The ʻIolani Palace was the royal residence of the rulers of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi beginning with Kamehameha III under the Kamehameha Dynasty (1845) and ending with Queen Liliʻuokalani (1893) under the Kalākaua Dynasty.

02What to seeFirst Hawaiian CenterExplore →

First Hawaiian Center is the fourth-tallest building in the U.S. state of Hawaiʻi and the city of Honolulu, the largest city in the state.

03What to seeCathedral Basilica of Our Lady of PeaceExplore →

The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace is the mother church and cathedral of the Diocese of Honolulu.

04What to seeHonolulu ZooExplore →

The Honolulu Zoo is a 42-acre (17 ha) zoo in Queen Kapiʻolani Park in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi.

Diamond Head

Diamond Head is a volcanic tuff cone on the Hawaiian island of Oʻahu.

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Aloha Stadium

Aloha Stadium was a multi-purpose stadium in Hālawa, Hawaii, a western suburb of Honolulu.

USS Arizona Memorial

The USS Arizona Memorial, at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii, marks the resting place of 1,102 of the 1,177 sailors and Marines killed on USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941…

USS Missouri

Four ships of the United States Navy have been named USS Missouri in honor of the state or river of Missouri:USS Missouri (1841), a sidewheel frigate launched in 1841 and destroyed by fire in August 1843…

Where to eat

Where to eat in Honolulu

Fête

Chef Robynne Maii's Chinatown restaurant, winner of the James Beard Award for Best Chef: West.

The Pig and the Lady

Chef Andrew Le's Chinatown restaurant built on Vietnamese-French fusion and a busy weekend market stall.

Senia

Chinatown fine-dining restaurant from chefs Chris Kajioka and Anthony Rush, pairing global technique with local ingredients.

Highway Inn

Family-run Hawaiian food restaurant serving laulau and poi since 1947.

Helena's Hawaiian Food

Kalihi institution and James Beard America's Classic winner, serving old-school Hawaiian dishes like pipikaula and laulau.

Roy's

Roy Yamaguchi's original Hawaii Kai restaurant, the flagship of Hawaii Regional Cuisine.

Leonard's Bakery

Honolulu's malasada bakery since 1952, still frying the Portuguese doughnuts fresh all day.

Month by month

Honolulu, month by month.

What to plan a trip around, month by month.

January in Honolulu

What’s on in Honolulu in January. Typical daytime highs around 77°F (25°C).

Hawaii Humpback Whales, December 2026 to March 2027

February in Honolulu

What’s on in Honolulu in February. Typical daytime highs around 77°F (25°C).

Hawaii Humpback Whales, December 2026 to March 2027

March in Honolulu

What’s on in Honolulu in March. Typical daytime highs around 77°F (25°C).

Hawaii Humpback Whales, December 2026 to March 2027

April in Honolulu

What’s on in Honolulu in April. One of the best months to visit Honolulu. Typical daytime highs around 79°F (26°C).

Hawaii Humpback Whales, December 2026 to March 2027

May in Honolulu

Honolulu in May. One of the best months to visit Honolulu. Typical daytime highs around 81°F (27°C).

September in Honolulu

Honolulu in September. One of the best months to visit Honolulu. Typical daytime highs around 84°F (29°C).

October in Honolulu

Honolulu in October. One of the best months to visit Honolulu. Typical daytime highs around 84°F (29°C).

December in Honolulu

What’s on in Honolulu in December. Typical daytime highs around 79°F (26°C).

Hawaii Humpback Whales, December 2026 to March 2027

Make a plan

Before you go.

Transport, fares & local advice

Getting there

Fly into Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL).

Know before you go

Hike Diamond Head at sunrise, before the heat and crowds.
Reserve Pearl Harbor's USS Arizona tickets in advance.
Drive to the North Shore for the big winter surf.

On the map

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Honolulu?

The best time to visit Honolulu is Apr–May & Sep–Oct, in United States.

Where is Honolulu?

Honolulu is in United States. The nearest major airport is Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL).

What is Honolulu known for?

Waikiki surf and Pearl Harbor history.

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Beyond the city

Keep exploring.

Pearl Harbor

7 mi · straight line

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