United States Honolulu Weather in January — Climate Guide
January in Honolulu is high
January is high for Honolulu.
Christmas-New Year peak Korean + Japanese tourists. Hotels triple. North Shore winter waves.
Travel score
Honolulu January Weather Stats
Avg High
27°C
Avg Low
20°C
Rainy Days
11
100mm total
Sunshine
7h
Daily avg
Humidity
70%
moderate
UV Index
8
Very high
Wind
14 km/h
Gusts 30
Sea Temp
24°C
swimming chilly
Crowds
Very busy
At attractions
January Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
8 μg/m³
PM10
18 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
28°C
Nighttime
20°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
14 km/h
Max gust 30 km/h
Activities Recommended for January
January Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Cool 20-27°C
- Korean tourist peak
- North Shore winter waves (pro surfing)
Cons
- Hotels triple
- Winter rain
January Events & Festivals
- Christmas-New Year peak
- Korean Lunar New Year overlap
Honolulu in January — Full Picture
Christmas-New Year peak Korean + Japanese tourists. Hotels triple. North Shore winter waves.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Tropical light + light jacket evening.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
27.7°C
21°C
6/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
30°C
23.7°C
3.7/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
29.7°C
23°C
7/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
Current27°C
20.3°C
10.3/mo
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 |
| September (Best) | 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 January Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is January a good time to visit Honolulu?
Honolulu in January is high. Tourist crowds are very busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.
What's the average temperature in Honolulu in January?
Honolulu January averages a high of 27°C and a low of 20°C.
Does it rain much in Honolulu in January?
Honolulu January averages 100mm of rainfall over about 11 rainy days.
What should I wear in Honolulu in January?
Tropical light + light jacket evening.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Honolulu in January?
Honolulu January sunrise is 07:10 and sunset is 18:05, with 10h 55min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Honolulu in January?
Honolulu January air quality (AQI) averages 30, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 8μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Honolulu in January?
In January, Honolulu is great for Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor.
Is January peak season in Honolulu?
Honolulu January crowds are very busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
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Why you can trust weather guide
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.