Honolulu in October
Calm before winter
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
October is the best month to visit Honolulu.
October is still warm and dry, quiet, and good value before winter.
October in detail
What October actually feels like
- Weather
- 23–31°C
- Warm, with a few more showers.
- Crowds
- Low–Moderate
- Quiet.
- Prices
- $$
- Good value.
+Quiet beaches and fair rates.
–Showers start to return late in the month.
My tip for October
Hike Diamond Head at opening time.
- Beach
- Hiking
How October compares
Against the other eleven months
1st of 12 overall in Honolulu, 1st for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. The emptiest month is September; the best value is May.
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What’s on in Honolulu in October
- Hurricane season
- Direct hits are rare, but check forecasts if a storm is tracking toward Hawaii.
June–November
Also good in October
Weather
Weather in Honolulu in October
In October Honolulu averages a high of 31°C (88°F) and a low of 23°C (73°F), with about 38 mm of rain or snow over 8 wet days. The warmest month is August (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 27°C); the wettest month is March.
- Average high
- 31°C
- 88°F
- Average low
- 23°C
- 73°F
- Precipitation
- 38 mm
- Wet days
- 8
Climate data: NOAA (Honolulu International Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Honolulu in October: the questions people ask
- Is October a good time to visit Honolulu?
- October is the best month to visit Honolulu. It ranks 1 of 12 months in Honolulu overall (1 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Quiet beaches and fair rates. The main downside: Showers start to return late in the month.
- What is the weather like in Honolulu in October?
- Average highs are around 31°C and lows around 23°C. Expect about 38 mm of rain or snow over roughly 8 wet days. Warm, with a few more showers. For comparison, the warmest month is August (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 27°C).
- Is Honolulu crowded in October?
- Crowds are low–moderate. Quiet. The quietest month is September.
- How expensive is Honolulu in October?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 ($$). Good value. 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 (this month). The quietest month is September and the best value is May.
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Quiet beaches and fair rates.
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