Honolulu in February
Whale season peak
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
February is a reasonable month in Honolulu — with trade-offs.
February is peak whale season and still one of the busiest months.
February in detail
What February actually feels like
- Weather
- 20–27°C
- Warm, with some showers.
- Crowds
- High
- High season.
- Prices
- $$$$
- Peak rates.
+Peak whale sightings.
–Busy and expensive.
My tip for February
Watch from the coast near Diamond Head or Makapuʻu on clear mornings.
- Whale watching
- Beach
How February compares
Against the other eleven months
8th of 12 overall in Honolulu, 9th for weather, 9th for space, 9th for value. The emptiest month is September; the best value is May.
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What’s on in Honolulu in February
- Winter high season
- The most visitors and the highest prices, especially over the holidays.
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Weather
Weather in Honolulu in February
In February Honolulu averages a high of 27°C (81°F) and a low of 20°C (68°F), with about 49 mm of rain or snow over 8 wet days. The warmest month is August (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 27°C); the wettest month is March.
- Average high
- 27°C
- 81°F
- Average low
- 20°C
- 68°F
- Precipitation
- 49 mm
- Wet days
- 8
Climate data: NOAA (Honolulu International Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Honolulu in February: the questions people ask
- Is February a good time to visit Honolulu?
- February is a reasonable month in Honolulu — with trade-offs. It ranks 8 of 12 months in Honolulu overall (9 for weather, 9 for space, 9 for value). The main upside: Peak whale sightings. The main downside: Busy and expensive.
- What is the weather like in Honolulu in February?
- Average highs are around 27°C and lows around 20°C. Expect about 49 mm of rain or snow over roughly 8 wet days. Warm, with some showers. For comparison, the warmest month is August (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 27°C).
- Is Honolulu crowded in February?
- Crowds are high. High season. The quietest month is September.
- How expensive is Honolulu in February?
- Prices are at level 4 of 5 ($$$$). Peak rates. The best-value month is May.
- When is the best time to visit Honolulu?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, September is the best month overall (February ranks 8 of 12). The quietest month is September and the best value is May.