Honolulu in July
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By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
July is a reasonable month in Honolulu — with trade-offs.
July is warm and dry, but summer holidays make Waikiki busy and expensive.
July in detail
What July actually feels like
- Weather
- 24–31°C
- Warm and dry, with trade winds.
- Crowds
- High
- High season with families.
- Prices
- $$$$
- Summer peak rates.
+Warm sea and long days.
–Busy and expensive.
My tip for July
Try beaches on the windward side for space.
- Families
- Beach
How July compares
Against the other eleven months
8th of 12 overall in Honolulu, 1st for weather, 9th for space, 9th for value. The emptiest month is September; the best value is May.
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What’s on in Honolulu in July
- Summer family season
- School holidays fill Waikiki and push prices up again.
- Hurricane season
- Direct hits are rare, but check forecasts if a storm is tracking toward Hawaii.
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Weather
Weather in Honolulu in July
In July Honolulu averages a high of 31°C (88°F) and a low of 24°C (75°F), with about 13 mm of rain or snow over 7 wet days. The warmest month is August (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 27°C); the wettest month is March.
- Average high
- 31°C
- 88°F
- Average low
- 24°C
- 75°F
- Precipitation
- 13 mm
- Wet days
- 7
Climate data: NOAA (Honolulu International Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Honolulu in July: the questions people ask
- Is July a good time to visit Honolulu?
- July is a reasonable month in Honolulu — with trade-offs. It ranks 8 of 12 months in Honolulu overall (1 for weather, 9 for space, 9 for value). The main upside: Warm sea and long days. The main downside: Busy and expensive.
- What is the weather like in Honolulu in July?
- Average highs are around 31°C and lows around 24°C. Expect about 13 mm of rain or snow over roughly 7 wet days. Warm and dry, with trade winds. For comparison, the warmest month is August (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 27°C).
- Is Honolulu crowded in July?
- Crowds are high. High season with families. The quietest month is September.
- How expensive is Honolulu in July?
- Prices are at level 4 of 5 ($$$$). Summer 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 (July ranks 8 of 12). The quietest month is September and the best value is May.