Best time to visit

Best time to visit Hawaii

Hawaii is a year-round destination. The dry season (April–October) has the best weather; winter brings bigger waves and whale watching but also higher prices.

Best monthsApril–October

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Month-by-month overview

Hawaii at a glance

GreatGoodOkayAvoid

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Verdict	good	good	good	great	great	great	great	great	great	great	good	good
Temp (°C)	27° 19°	27° 19°	27° 19°	28° 20°	29° 21°	31° 22°	31° 23°	32° 23°	31° 23°	30° 22°	29° 21°	27° 20°
Rain (mm)	90	75	60	35	25	10	15	15	20	45	75	95
Crowds	high	high	high	medium	medium	high	high	high	medium	medium	medium	high
Price	$$$	$$$	$$$	$$	$$	$$$	$$$	$$$	$$	$$	$$	$$$
Notes	Whale watching season	—	Last of whale season	Dry season begins	—	—	—	—	Best value shoulder month	—	Big wave surf season starts	Holiday peak prices

Festivals & events

Merrie Monarch Festival

Apr

Hawaii’s premier hula competition in Hilo, celebrating Hawaiian culture.

Aloha Festivals

Sep

Statewide celebration of Hawaiian culture with parades and music.

Vans Triple Crown of Surfing

Nov–Dec

World-class surfing competition on Oahu’s North Shore.

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