Honolulu in March
Spring break and whales
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
March is a reasonable month in Honolulu — with trade-offs.
March still has whales, but spring break keeps Waikiki busy.
March in detail
What March actually feels like
- Weather
- 20–27°C
- Warm, with the wettest month of the year by rainfall.
- Crowds
- Moderate–High
- Busy with spring break.
- Prices
- $$$
- High rates.
+Whales are still around.
–Spring break crowds.
My tip for March
Book Diamond Head entry slots ahead.
- Whale watching
- Families
How March compares
Against the other eleven months
8th of 12 overall in Honolulu, 8th for weather, 6th for space, 6th for value. The emptiest month is September; the best value is May.
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What’s on in Honolulu in March
- Winter high season
- The most visitors and the highest prices, especially over the holidays.
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Weather
Weather in Honolulu in March
In March Honolulu averages a high of 27°C (81°F) and a low of 20°C (68°F), with about 60 mm of rain or snow over 9 wet days. The warmest month is August (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 27°C); the wettest month is March.
- Average high
- 27°C
- 81°F
- Average low
- 20°C
- 68°F
- Precipitation
- 60 mm
- Wet days
- 9
Climate data: NOAA (Honolulu International Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Honolulu in March: the questions people ask
- Is March a good time to visit Honolulu?
- March is a reasonable month in Honolulu — with trade-offs. It ranks 8 of 12 months in Honolulu overall (8 for weather, 6 for space, 6 for value). The main upside: Whales are still around. The main downside: Spring break crowds.
- What is the weather like in Honolulu in March?
- Average highs are around 27°C and lows around 20°C. Expect about 60 mm of rain or snow over roughly 9 wet days. Warm, with the wettest month of the year by rainfall. For comparison, the warmest month is August (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 27°C).
- Is Honolulu crowded in March?
- Crowds are moderate–high. Busy with spring break. The quietest month is September.
- How expensive is Honolulu in March?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). High 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 (March ranks 8 of 12). The quietest month is September and the best value is May.