Honolulu in November
Showers return
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
November is a reasonable month in Honolulu — with trade-offs.
November brings more showers, but crowds stay moderate until the holidays.
November in detail
What November actually feels like
- Weather
- 22–29°C
- Warm, with more frequent showers.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-range rates.
+Calmer before the holidays.
–More rain.
My tip for November
Check North Shore surf forecasts before swimming there.
- Beach
- Food
How November compares
Against the other eleven months
5th of 12 overall in Honolulu, 9th for weather, 4th for space, 5th for value. The emptiest month is September; the best value is May.
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What’s on in Honolulu in November
- Hurricane season
- Direct hits are rare, but check forecasts if a storm is tracking toward Hawaii.
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Weather
Weather in Honolulu in November
In November Honolulu averages a high of 29°C (84°F) and a low of 22°C (72°F), with about 57 mm of rain or snow over 9 wet days. The warmest month is August (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 27°C); the wettest month is March.
- Average high
- 29°C
- 84°F
- Average low
- 22°C
- 72°F
- Precipitation
- 57 mm
- Wet days
- 9
Climate data: NOAA (Honolulu International Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Honolulu in November: the questions people ask
- Is November a good time to visit Honolulu?
- November is a reasonable month in Honolulu — with trade-offs. It ranks 5 of 12 months in Honolulu overall (9 for weather, 4 for space, 5 for value). The main upside: Calmer before the holidays. The main downside: More rain.
- What is the weather like in Honolulu in November?
- Average highs are around 29°C and lows around 22°C. Expect about 57 mm of rain or snow over roughly 9 wet days. Warm, with more frequent showers. For comparison, the warmest month is August (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 27°C).
- Is Honolulu crowded in November?
- Crowds are moderate. Moderate. The quietest month is September.
- How expensive is Honolulu in November?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Mid-range 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 (November ranks 5 of 12). The quietest month is September and the best value is May.