Honolulu
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Honolulu month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Honolulu are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 25–26°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), February the coldest (average low 20°C), and December the wettest (about 61 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.5 | 20.2 | 45 | 10.1 |
| February | 25.0 | 19.8 | 52 | 10.2 |
| March | 25.4 | 20.4 | 55 | 10.5 |
| April | 26.2 | 21.2 | 51 | 11.4 |
| May | 27.1 | 22.0 | 45 | 12.2 |
| June | 28.3 | 22.9 | 26 | 12.7 |
| July | 28.8 | 23.5 | 21 | 12.7 |
| August | 29.3 | 23.8 | 27 | 12.3 |
| September | 29.3 | 23.7 | 24 | 11.6 |
| October | 28.5 | 23.2 | 41 | 10.7 |
| November | 27.2 | 22.3 | 24 | 10.3 |
| December | 25.9 | 20.9 | 61 | 9.7 |
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Research updated Wednesday, October 7, 2026Past and future events in Honolulu
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Previously
- Documented history · 1804
After Kamehameha I conquered Oʻahu in the Battle of Nuʻuanu at Nuʻuanu Pali, he moved his royal court from the Island of Hawaiʻi to Waikiki in 1804.
- Documented history · 1809
His court relocated in 1809 to what is now downtown Honolulu.
- Documented history · 1812
The capital was moved back to Kailua-Kona in 1812.
- Documented history · 1794
In November 1794, Captain William Brown of Great Britain was the first foreigner to sail into what is now Honolulu Harbor.
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01 · OverviewHonolulu, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Honolulu took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Honolulu
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Honolulu
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Honolulu
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Honolulu
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Honolulu
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Honolulu
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01 · Q&AWhere is Honolulu located and what are its coordinates?
Honolulu is situated in United States at geographic coordinates 21.3069, -157.8583, with an elevation of 5 meters above sea level.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Honolulu?
Honolulu has a recorded population of approximately 350,964 and observes the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Honolulu?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Honolulu include EN-US, ES-US, HAW, French, with USD used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Honolulu?
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