US - HAWAII
Best Time to Go & Visit & Travel in Hawaii

Glorious beaches and volcanoes, astonishing landscapes, coloured rainbows and whales in the sea … That’s Hawaii, the land of surf, sea sports, beach life, honeymooners - a mass tourism destination, pulling up more than seven million tourists per year, two million of which Japanese (Hawaii is almost midway between the west cost of USA and Japan).


HAWAII WEATHER / CLIMATE

The Hawaii islands have a tropical oceanic climate. Temperatures are moderate due to altitude and regular sea breezes. The differences in average daily temperatures around the year are very small all over the year. Though humidity is high, the combination of temperatures and humidity isn't a factor of discomfort.

The southwest coasts of the islands are relatively dry. Precipitation is heavier in the period from December to March, but only on the north-eastern coasts of the several islands (resorts are located on the opposite coasts) it can be rather troubling for travellers.

BEST TIME TO VISIT THE HAWAII ISLANDS

Hawaii is an all-year round destination. Temperatures remain temperate all over the year: between 70ºF and 85ºF (21-29ºC).

Rainfalls are heaviest from December to March (curiously the most popular time to visit the islands) and vary strongly within each island and among islands. Due to its pattern rain doesn't spoil most vacations in the main resorts, but you should equate it.

There are some sharp differences between precipitation in the southwest coasts (relatively dry, where most of beach resorts are located) and precipitation in the north-eastern, very exposed to heavy rainfalls during the whole year.

Some mountain slopes on the Big Island and in Kauai are particularly wet, with annual precipitations exceeding 400 inches (10,000 mm).

Due to the amount of cloud between the wetter and drier areas of the islands, the average daily sunshine hours vary sharply: most of Kauai Island has an average of just four hours daily sunshine while a place as Honolulu has the double.

WHEN NOT TO GO TO HAWAII

There isn’t a bad period to visit Hawaii, but you should equate precipitation in some islands, particularly in Kauai or in the Big Island.

If you want to bet in lower hotel prices do not go in the most popular period: December to March.

For details about precipitation and other weather details in the several islands see:
Ohau Honolulu Hawaii Table Weather
Big Island Hawaii Table Weather
Maui Hawaii Table Weather
Kaui Hawaii Table Weather


HAWAII MAP WITH MAIN TRAVEL DESTINATIONS





MAIN TRAVEL AND GEOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES

Oahu Island
It's the most visited island. Most of Hawaii's visitors limit their visit to Oahu Island and to a staying in Waikiki.
See, for more details: Ohau Island

Big Island
The Big Island has the world’s most active volcano - the Kilauea Volcano - always pouring molten lava into the sea and enlarging the island.
See, for more details: Big Island

Maui Island
Lahaina, an historic city, is located in the Maui Island, as well as the Haleakala volcano, allowing magnificent sea coastal sceneries.
See, for more details: Maui Island

Kauai Island
For fantastic landscapes, consider this island. Jurassic Park has been filmed in the Na Pali coastline of this island.
See, for more details: Kauai Island

Other islands: Niihau, Dahu, Molokai and Lanai islands
These other islands are less demanded by tourism, though they offer some excellent resorts and the same exceptional climate conditions.


WHAT TO VISIT AND WHAT TO DO IN HAWAII?

Top sea sports and beach life in some of the world's most famous beaches, spectacular whale and volcano watching, hiking or cycling in unique landscapes  are some Hawaii highlights:

Ohau Island
Waikiki Beach
Pearl Harbour

Maui Island
Downhill biking trip on the slopes of Haleakala volcano
Lahaina historic town
Whale-watching

Kauai Island
Kalalau Hiking Trail
Na Pali coastline
Lumahai beach

Big Island
Kilauea Volcano
 

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