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Honolulu Weather in August — Climate Guide

August in Honolulu is very-high

Avg High
31°C
Avg Low
24°C
Rainy Days
4
Sunshine
11h

August is very-high for Honolulu.

Korean summer break + US summer peak. Hotels at maximum. Hurricane risk starts.

Crowds: Very busy Prices: Peak Sea temp: 27°C
9 /10

Travel score

Honolulu August Weather Stats

Avg High

31°C

-10°
40°
Temperature range

Avg Low

24°C

Rainy Days

4

15mm total

Sunshine

11h

Daily avg

Humidity

65%

moderate

UV Index

12

Extreme

Wind

14 km/h

Gusts 30

Sea Temp

27°C

swimming

Crowds

Very busy

At attractions

August Sunrise & Sunset

Sunrise
06:10
Day length
12h 45min
Sunset
18:55
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Air Quality

25
AQI
Good
GoodModeratePoorVery poor

PM2.5

6 μg/m³

PM10

15 μg/m³

Status

good

Feels-Like Temperature & Wind

Feels like

Daytime

33°C

/

Nighttime

25°C

Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.

Wind

14 km/h

Max gust 30 km/h

Activities Recommended for August

Waikiki Pearl Harbor Polynesian Cultural Center

August Travel Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Korean summer break
  • Calm sea

Cons

  • Hottest 31°C
  • Hurricane risk starts

August Events & Festivals

  • Korean summer break
  • US summer peak

Honolulu in August — Full Picture

Korean summer break + US summer peak. Hotels at maximum. Hurricane risk starts.

What to Wear & What to Pack

Hottest. UV protection.

Packing Checklist

Light tropical clothes
SPF 50
Hat

Seasonal Weather Overview

Spring (Mar·Apr·May)

Avg High

27.7°C

Avg Low

21°C

Rainy days

6/mo

Busy Shoulder

Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)

Current
Avg High

30°C

Avg Low

23.7°C

Rainy days

3.7/mo

Very busy Peak

Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)

Avg High

29.7°C

Avg Low

23°C

Rainy days

7/mo

Moderate Shoulder

Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)

Avg High

27°C

Avg Low

20.3°C

Rainy days

10.3/mo

Very busy Peak

Honolulu Monthly Weather Comparison

Month High Low Rain Sun Humid UV Crowd Price
27° 20° 11d·100mm 7h 70% 8 Very busy Peak
February (Best)
27° 20° 9d·80mm 8h 68% 9 Very busy Peak
March (Best)
27° 20° 7d·60mm 8h 67% 9 Busy Shoulder
April (Best)
28° 21° 6d·30mm 9h 65% 10 Busy Shoulder
May (Best)
28° 22° 5d·30mm 10h 65% 11 Very busy Peak
June (Best)
29° 23° 4d·15mm 11h 63% 11 Very busy Peak
July (Best)
30° 24° 3d·10mm 11h 65% 12 Very busy Peak
August (Best)
31° 24° 4d·15mm 11h 65% 12 Very busy Peak
30° 24° 5d·25mm 10h 65% 11 Busy Shoulder
October (Best)
30° 23° 7d·50mm 9h 67% 9 Moderate Shoulder
November (Best)
29° 22° 9d·80mm 8h 70% 8 Moderate Shoulder
27° 21° 11d·100mm 7h 70% 7 Very busy Peak

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Honolulu August Hotel Picks

Frequently Asked Questions

Is August a good time to visit Honolulu?

Honolulu in August is very-high. Tourist crowds are very busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.

What's the average temperature in Honolulu in August?

Honolulu August averages a high of 31°C and a low of 24°C.

Does it rain much in Honolulu in August?

Honolulu August averages 15mm of rainfall over about 4 rainy days.

What should I wear in Honolulu in August?

Hottest. UV protection.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Honolulu in August?

Honolulu August sunrise is 06:10 and sunset is 18:55, with 12h 45min of daylight.

What's the air quality like in Honolulu in August?

Honolulu August air quality (AQI) averages 25, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 6μg/m³.

What activities are recommended in Honolulu in August?

In August, Honolulu is great for Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, Polynesian Cultural Center.

Is August peak season in Honolulu?

Honolulu August crowds are very busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.

Best Months to Visit Honolulu

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Why you can trust weather guide

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Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.

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