When to visit Honolulu without the crowds
Honolulu (Hawaii, United States) is calmest in May, September, October and November: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in June, July and August. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals.
Best months
Apr–May & Sep–Oct
When everyone heads home
The second half of August.
Tip
Pearl Harbor (USS Arizona) tickets are free but booked 8 weeks out.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3/5 · moderate ✦ | 24 °C (76 °F) | New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February | 3/5 · moderate ✦ | 24 °C (75 °F) | Presidents Day |
| March | 3/5 · moderate | 24 °C (75 °F) | |
| April | 3/5 · moderate | 24 °C (76 °F) | |
| May | 2/5 · calm | 25 °C (77 °F) | Memorial Day |
| June | 4/5 · busy | 26 °C (78 °F) | King Kamehameha Day (Jun 11), Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| July | 4/5 · busy | 26 °C (79 °F) | Independence Day |
| August | 4/5 · busy | 27 °C (80 °F) | |
| September | 2/5 · calm | 27 °C (80 °F) | Labour Day |
| October | 2/5 · calm | 27 °C (80 °F) | |
| November | 2/5 · calm ✦ | 26 °C (78 °F) | Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day |
| December | 3/5 · moderate ✦ | 25 °C (77 °F) | Winter holidays (late Dec), Christmas Day |
✦ = something special to see.
What to see, and when
- Giant waves on Oahu's North Shore (Nov–Feb), to watch from the beach.
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. Includes official tourism statistics (National Park Service, Pearl Harbor National Memorial, 2023-2025). How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Honolulu without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually May, September, October and November (crowds 2/5). In May the average high is 25 °C (77 °F). All the calm months: May, September, October and November.
When is Honolulu most crowded?
The busiest season is June, July and August. The second half of August.
What is the weather like in Honolulu?
Average highs range from 24 °C (75 °F) in February to 27 °C (80 °F) in September, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What is there to see in Honolulu by season?
Giant waves on Oahu's North Shore (Nov–Feb), to watch from the beach.
What festivals are there in Honolulu?
The main ones: King Kamehameha Day (Jun 11) (June); Winter holidays (late Dec) (December).
More places in Hawaii
- Maui calm in August, September, October and November; busiest in January, March, June, July and December
- Hawaii Volcanoes (Big Island) calm in March, April, May, September, October and November; busiest in January, February, June and December