Here are some things to consider about avoiding the rainy season in hawaii. The summer months can be hot and humid, especially in honolulu and waikiki. Winter rainy season and summer dry season the hawaiian islands have two main seasons. Waialeale on kauai gets the prize for being the 2nd wettest spot on earth, receiving more than 460 inches.
These two weather systemsevents both have an impact on the islands. John fischer is a freelance travel writer and photographer who specializes in hawaii and the south pacific. Dont be afraid of rainy season you may have read that hawaii experiences a rainy season. Most sites also have information on the number of days with wet weather. My personal experinece has been that the rainy season means absolutely nothing it rains every day somewhere on every island regardless of the time of year, and it is more like a sprinkle than a downpour. The annual average rainfall is around 2,100 mm, the rainiest months are between december and april, the least rainy months are between june and october. Hilo is the wettest city in the us, receiving more inches of rain per year while. In a lot of nontropical climates, the winter season coincides with the rainy season in tropical climates. Genealogy chants are important in hawaii because theyre a reflection of ones background. Rainy season only means that the heat and humidity build throughout the day only to be relieved with a quick afternoon rain shower. However, even the rainy season can be relatively dry when many parts of hawaii suffer drought conditions. Mount waialeale, the dormant volcano towering in the center of kauai, is the rainiest place on earth. Mar 26, 2019 kahala beach kahala resort is the one and only option. From novemberish to marchish the rain can be never ending.
Each place has a total for the amount of precipitation it usually receives in a year. Monsoon months its no secret that hawaii is a magical place. Weather in the hawaiian islands is very consistent, with only minor changes in temperature throughout the year. Even hawaii s rainy season isnt too much rainier than the rest of the year, and a lot of my clients have come here during the rainy. Well, that might technically be true, but its not something thats likely to interrupt an unforgettable trip. Theres a dry season that corresponds to summer aproct and a rainy season in winter novmar. This reflection of the two, the symbiotic relationship between land and language, is displayed in details such as how many words and terms. Average rainfall for hawaii in march the tables below give monthly averages for rainfall during march at cities, towns, resorts, parks and beaches in hawaii. The rainy side of the island is the windward side, so the towns of kailua, kaneohe, waimonalo, even the north short is more on that side like haleiwa. That said in general, rainy season is november to march. Its possible, but unusual, for the entire island to be under a storm for long. Our guide to the best time to go to hawaii march may. Maui rainfall data is based on levels recorded at the airport in kahului, which is not considered to be one of mauis major resort areas like wailea, lahaina, kaanapali and kapalua. Though rainy season officially occurs from december to march, the hawaii tourism board recommends travelers bring rain gear with.
Though the word monsoon conjures up images of intense downpours, the term actually refers to a seasonal wind pattern that pulls moisture from the indian ocean to the asian. The pacific ocean sees tropical hurricanes within these months, but are rarely close to the hawaiian islands. During the rainy season, from december to march, the cook islands can sometimes be hit by tropical cyclones and hurricanes. The kohala coast is probably one of the best bets for places to stay to avoid rain in the state of hawaii. Each place has a total for the amount of precipitation it usually receives this month. We call the two seasons here summer and winter and skip spring and autumn. It will probably rain kauai is the rainest of the hawaiian islands. The climate of these islands of french polynesia is very similar to that of the society islands, although less rainy due to the absence of the reliefs.
Unlike fourseason destinations, the best time to travel to hawaii isnt contingent on weather. Jan 07, 2020 hawaiis rainy season ends, with more sunshine on the rainy leeward side of the islands. No telling what it will do when you come we also get trade showers. Hawaiians have more than 200 words for rain hawaii magazine. In recent years, however, even the rainy season has been very dry. Hawaiis rainy season ends, with more sunshine on the rainy leeward side of the islands. Having traveled to hawaii more than i can count, ive experienced my fair share of crowds. You may be driving along the island and be in a rain storm one minute and in. The vegetation in french polynesia is particularly luxuriant during the rainy season, or season of plenty, between november and march. Hawaii weather and climate patterns hawaii travel guide. Temperature and rainfall for each month of the year is at maui weather. It rains every day somewhere in the islands any time of the year, but the rainy season sometimes brings enough gray weather to spoil your tanning opportunities. With the arrival of spring, the busy winter tourism season ends after easter, too.
The traditional rainy months are november to early december and march. Despite being a tropical climate, the weather in hawaii is not the same every. Hawaiis weather can be quite confusing for those used to mainland weather patterns. It varies from island to island to island location. Even hawaiis rainy season isnt too much rainier than the rest of the year, and a lot of my clients have come here during the rainy. This reflection of the two, the symbiotic relationship between land and language, is displayed in details such as how many words and terms exist in hawaiian for rain alone. As for the tuamotu islands, it enjoys the recordbreaking sunshine, reaching nearly 3,000 hours of sun per year.
Jul 24, 2019 the rainy season for all of the islands is winter. The best thing about hawaiis weather is that it is very localized. Hawaiis weather can be quite confusing for those used to mainland weather. March is penultimate month of rainy season with average amount of precipitation about 1. While almost any time of year except the monsoon season is a great time to visit this remote u. Summer is also known as the dry season, and winter as the rainy season. This state is famous for its lush, bloodrushing islands, and maui is, without a doubt, one of the finest ones.
The merrie monarch festival in hilo is a popular weeklong hawaiian cultural festival that happens in april, and the honolulu marathon draws crowds to waikiki in december. It rains every day somewhere in the islands at any time of. Finding the best time to visit hawaii can make or break your vacation. Thailands rainy season coincides with the regions wet monsoon season and often youll hear people refer to the rainy season and monsoon season interchangeably. Hawaii rainfall chart by month and island go visit hawaii. Maui air temperatures are from 7080 degrees f depending on the area. This is also the best time for those who love to sample new tastes as all the tropical fruit are ripe. Hurricane season in hawaii hawaii hurricane season for all the hawaiian islands is from june through november, especially from july through september. What to do and what to avoid when visiting the hawaiian. Weather on the big island, explained hawaii climate guide. The longawaited flights between california and the hawaiian islands on southwest airlines were well. Fortunately, it seldom rains in one spot for more than 3 days straight. We are hoping to come to hawaii the end of next month february and are wondering what to expect weatherwise.
Best time to visit hawaii updated for 2020 santorini dave. Visiting hawaii at the wrong time can make waikiki feel like times square. If youre thinking of visiting the hawaiian islands in march, april or may, we have everything you need to know. The tables below give monthly averages for rainfall during march at cities, towns, resorts, parks and beaches in hawaii. The hawaiian islands experience an average temperature ranging from 68 degrees to 83 degrees.
March and april are the rainiest months in both regions, while midmay to late july are the driest. While the inclination is to visit hawaii in the winter to escape the winter weather on the mainland, its actually not the time to find either the best weather or the best bargains. January 12, 2008 by beat of hawaii we love to share our local knowledge of the islands and invite you to ask questions. The official rainy season is in the winter from november to march. Most locations also have information on the number of days with wet weather. Air temperature of this season is slowly grows from 73 f 23 c at march to 75 f 25 c at may. Rainy season winter does not mean that it will be raining everywhere all the time. What to do on rainy days in hawaii hawaiian planner. While the islands will each have slightly different weather and crowd levels, spring is a pretty consistent time across the board.
Worst time to visit hawaii get public health updates. They are typicaly short in duration and more of a mist than anything. But in the islands, wet weather doesnt signify a monotonous sogfest. Hilo is the wettest city in the us, receiving more inches of rain per year while mt. It rains every day somewhere in the islands at any time of the year, but the rainy season can bring enough gray weather to spoil. Nov 01, 20 november coincides with the onset of hooilo. Retrieved from fornander collection of hawaiian antiquities and folklore, vol. Hawaii has a dry season april to october and a rainy season november to march. For example, hilo on the big island rains almost every day whereas west maui. The big island line for hawaii island is based on rainfall levels at the kona airport. Weather reports are notoriously off in the hawaiian islands. Thanks to persistent trade winds and vacillating temperatures across mountainous terrain, the hawaiian archipelago possesses some of earths most diverse rainfall patterns.
Koolina disney aulani, four seasons as well as a marriott residences timeshare. Big island the kohala coast is super sunny year round where it only receives around 10 inches of rain each year. The tables below give yearly averages for rainfall at cities, towns, resorts, parks and beaches in hawaii. Iv, ea mai hawaiinuiakea speaks of the genealogy of our hawaiian islands and our royalty beginning with haloa, the first man of hawaii. Hawaii is no different rainy season is typically november to march. Beaches of maui about the author eric mohrman is a travel, food and drink, and lifestyle writer living in orlando, florida, one of the worlds leading tourism and business. The big island has 10 of the 15 types of the worlds climate. Hana begins to get cooler and drops to between 7084 degrees f during these last summer months.
Take note, however, that with each season there are various special events around the islands that make it more difficult to find accommodations. Yearly rainfall averages in hawaii current results. You can sit on the second floor of the olympic cafe in kapaa to look out on the rainy horizon, day after day, even as you sit under blue skies. We love to share our local knowledge of the islands and invite you to ask questions. The resorts at waikoloa marriott and hilton are the major hotels here. So unless a hurricane is coming and those are rare in hawaii, the weather forecast could show 7 straight days of rain and you may not see a single raindrop. Jan 31, 2018 unlike four season destinations, the best time to travel to hawaii isnt contingent on weather. Wave action varies dramatically between island coasts and seasons. Jun 21, 2007 while the inclination is to visit hawaii in the winter to escape the winter weather on the mainland, its actually not the time to find either the best weather or the best bargains. The best time of year to visit the hawaiian islands. Knowing hawaiis seasons traveling during winter, spring.
Hawaii has a dry season april to october and a rainy season. The hawaiian islands nearshore water temperatures remain comfortable throughout the year. The hot and rainy season runs from november to april, with maximum rains in the months of december and january. The big island line for hawaii island is based on rainfall levels at the kona. Because hawaii lies at the edge of the tropical zone, it technically has only two seasons, both of them warm. The merrie monarch festival in hilo is a popular weeklong hawaiian cultural festival that happens in april, and the honolulu marathon draws. With nearly 10 million people visiting the hawaiian islands each year, crowds can be overwhelming.
That includes the days when precipitation amounts to 0. Tahiti weather forecasts bora bora weather best time. Maui ocean water temperatures are from 79 to 80 degrees fahrenheit. Where to stay in hawaii to avoid rain go visit hawaii. Hawaii weather guide with maui, oahu, big island and kauai. Worst time to visit hawaii get public health updates is. Average rainfall for hawaii in march current results. Different islands experience different amounts of rainfall during the year. The rainy wet season in hawaii is from november to march. The hawaiian islands experience an average temperature ranging from 68.