Honolulu in May
Warm and easy
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
May is one of the best months to visit Honolulu.
May is warm, sunny and calm before summer, with Lei Day celebrations on May 1.
May in detail
What May actually feels like
- Weather
- 22–29°C
- Warm, sunny and dry.
- Crowds
- Low–Moderate
- Quiet.
- Prices
- $$
- Good value.
+Lei Day on May 1 and calm beaches.
–Few big events.
My tip for May
Go to Hanauma Bay early; reservations are required.
- Beach
- Snorkeling
How May compares
Against the other eleven months
3rd of 12 overall in Honolulu, 1st for weather, 3rd for space, 1st for value. The emptiest month is September; and it's also the best value.
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Weather
Weather in Honolulu in May
In May Honolulu averages a high of 29°C (84°F) and a low of 22°C (72°F), with about 21 mm of rain or snow over 6 wet days. The warmest month is August (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 27°C); the wettest month is March.
- Average high
- 29°C
- 84°F
- Average low
- 22°C
- 72°F
- Precipitation
- 21 mm
- Wet days
- 6
Climate data: NOAA (Honolulu International Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Honolulu in May: the questions people ask
- Is May a good time to visit Honolulu?
- May is one of the best months to visit Honolulu. It ranks 3 of 12 months in Honolulu overall (1 for weather, 3 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Lei Day on May 1 and calm beaches. The main downside: Few big events.
- What is the weather like in Honolulu in May?
- Average highs are around 29°C and lows around 22°C. Expect about 21 mm of rain or snow over roughly 6 wet days. Warm, sunny and dry. For comparison, the warmest month is August (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 27°C).
- Is Honolulu crowded in May?
- Crowds are low–moderate. Quiet. The quietest month is September.
- How expensive is Honolulu in May?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 ($$). Good value. May is also the best-value month.
- When is the best time to visit Honolulu?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, September is the best month overall (May ranks 3 of 12). The quietest month is September and the best value is May.
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Lei Day on May 1 and calm beaches.
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