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Top sights in Honolulu
- Diamond Head
- Pearl Harbor – Harbor on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, USA
- USS Arizona Memorial – Memorial to soldiers killed on the USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor
- ʻIolani Palace – Former royal residence and capitol building in Hawaii
- Hanauma Bay – Volcanic crater bay on the southeastern coast of Oahu, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
- Bishop Museum – Museum of history and science in Hawaii, United States
- Manoa Falls – Waterfall in Hawaii, United States
Well-known landmarks, each checked against Wikidata (CC0), which also supplies the one-line descriptions. The bookable tours below are the second layer: guided ways to see them.
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Planning your trip to Honolulu
Best time to visit
April to May and September to October are pleasant and less crowded. Summer and the December holidays are the busiest, and the north shore has big surf in winter.
How many days you need
Four to seven days lets you enjoy Waikiki, a hike, a snorkeling trip and a drive around the island. Many visitors add time on another island.
Getting around
Waikiki is walkable, and buses and rideshares link it with the rest of the island. A rental car is handy for the north shore and beaches, but parking in Waikiki is expensive. Do not leave valuables in parked cars at beaches and trailheads.
What to skip
Beachfront restaurants in Waikiki are priced for the view. Look a block or two inland for better value, and remember to respect ocean warnings and closures.
Where to stay in Honolulu
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Best time to visit Honolulu
The most comfortable months in Honolulu are April to May and September to October, with average daytime highs of 79 to 85°F (26 to 29°C) and 8 to 13 rainy days a month. August is the hottest month, averaging 85°F (29°C), and February the coolest at 77°F (25°C). May sees the most rain, around 13 days, while August is the driest with about 6.
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| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain (about, mm) | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 70 | 9 | Shoulder: 78°F (26°C), 9 rainy days |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 80 | 8 | Shoulder: 77°F (25°C), 8 rainy days |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 90 | 12 | Avoid: among the wettest, 12 rainy days |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 50 | 12 | Best: 12 rainy days |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 50 | 13 | Best: 13 rainy days |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 40 | 7 | Shoulder: 83°F (28°C), 7 rainy days |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 40 | 7 | Shoulder: 84°F (29°C), 7 rainy days |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 40 | 6 | Shoulder: 85°F (29°C), 6 rainy days |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 50 | 8 | Best: 8 rainy days |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 70 | 10 | Best: 10 rainy days |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 90 | 7 | Shoulder: 82°F (28°C), 7 rainy days |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 90 | 8 | Shoulder: 79°F (26°C), 8 rainy days |
Average daily high and low, and days with rain (a day with at least 1 mm), from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted rows are the pick above. Verdicts use only these numbers.
Rainfall: NASA POWER monthly normals. Sea temperature: NOAA daily satellite data.
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Honolulu: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Honolulu?
- The best time to visit Honolulu is April to May and September to October, when average highs run 79 to 85°F (26 to 29°C) with 8 to 13 rainy days a month. August is the hottest month at 85°F (29°C) on average, and February the coolest at 77°F (25°C).
- What is the rainiest month in Honolulu?
- May, with roughly 13 days of rain. The driest is August, with about 6. A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain; figures are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Honolulu?
- Temperatures barely change through the year: average daytime highs stay between 77 to 85°F (25 to 29°C). The bigger seasonal difference is rain: May is the wettest month, with around 13 rainy days.
- What is the rainy season in Honolulu?
- The wettest months in Honolulu are March to May and October, with 10 to 13 rainy days a month. August is the driest.
- How many days do you need in Honolulu?
- Four to seven days lets you enjoy Waikiki, a hike, a snorkeling trip and a drive around the island. Many visitors add time on another island.
- How do I get around Honolulu?
- Waikiki is walkable, and buses and rideshares link it with the rest of the island. A rental car is handy for the north shore and beaches, but parking in Waikiki is expensive. Do not leave valuables in parked cars at beaches and trailheads.
- Is it safe to travel to United States right now?
- Voyaggora shows the official US, UK and Canada travel advisories for United States on one page, with the source and the time each was last checked. Open the live advisory for United States before you book.
- What other places are near Honolulu?
- The closest Voyaggora guides to Honolulu are Maui (110 miles), San Francisco (2,390 miles), Los Angeles (2,560 miles).
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