Hawaii (Honolulu) · April
Best travel monthTravel seasonUSA · North America
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 27° (81°)23– (73–)28 (82) | 27° (81°)23– (73–)29 (84) | 27° (81°)23– (73–)29 (84) | 28° (82°)25– (77–)30 (86) | 29° (84°)26– (79–)31 (88) | 30° (86°)28– (82–)31 (88) | 31° (88°)28– (82–)32 (90) | 31° (88°)28– (82–)32 (90) | 31° (88°)28– (82–)32 (90) | 30° (86°)27– (81–)31 (88) | 29° (84°)25– (77–)31 (88) | 28° (82°)24– (75–)29 (84) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 21° (70°)16– (61–)23 (73) | 21° (70°)16– (61–)23 (73) | 21° (70°)17– (63–)23 (73) | 22° (72°)18– (64–)24 (75) | 23° (73°)20– (68–)24 (75) | 24° (75°)21– (70–)25 (77) | 25° (77°)22– (72–)26 (79) | 25° (77°)22– (72–)26 (79) | 25° (77°)22– (72–)26 (79) | 24° (75°)21– (70–)26 (79) | 23° (73°)19– (66–)25 (77) | 22° (72°)18– (64–)24 (75) |
☀️Sunshine | 7h UV 7 | 7h UV 7 | 7h UV 8 | 8h UV 9 | 8h UV 9 | 9h UV 9 | 9h UV 9 | 9h UV 9 | 9h UV 9 | 8h UV 8 | 7h UV 7 | 5h UV 6 |
🌊Water Temp | 25° (77°) | 25° (77°) | 25° (77°) | 25° (77°) | 26° (79°) | 26° (79°) | 27° (81°) | 27° (81°) | 27° (81°) | 27° (81°) | 26° (79°) | 25° (77°) |
🌧Rain Days | 3d47mm (1.8") | 4d40mm (1.6") | 4d67mm (2.6") | 2d25mm (1.0") | 2d29mm (1.1") | 1d14mm (0.5") | 1d11mm (0.4") | 1d20mm (0.8") | 2d23mm (0.9") | 2d35mm (1.4") | 2d39mm (1.5") | 3d65mm (2.6") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
April is among the best months in Hawaii (Honolulu): only 2 rain days, 28°C (82°F) highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime highs average 28°C (82°F), cooling to 22°C (72°F) at night (daily average: 25°C (77°F)). Peaks reach around 30°C (86°F), the coldest nights around 18°C (64°F). The sun shines an average of 8 hours per day; there are 2 rain days with 25 mm (1.0 in) total. Sea temperature is 25°C (77°F) — pleasantly warm for long swim sessions.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in April are ideal.
Events & Festivals
- Merrie Monarch Festivalvaries (week after Easter, April)
The world's most important hula festival, held in Hilo on the Big Island. Since 1963 Hawaii's best hula groups have competed in traditional hula kahiko and modern hula ʻauana. Tickets sell out months in advance.
Packing list for Hawaii (Honolulu) in April
- T-shirts and shorts
- Swimwear and beach towel
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Insect repellent
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is April a good time to visit Hawaii (Honolulu)?
- Yes — April is one of the best months to visit Hawaii (Honolulu) (Climate Score: 88/100). Pleasant temperatures (28°C (82°F)), good sunshine (8 h/day), and few rain days (2) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Hawaii (Honolulu) in April?
- In April, Hawaii (Honolulu) sees daily highs of 28°C (82°F). Nights cool to 22°C (72°F), with a daily average of 25°C (77°F). Peaks reach around 30°C (86°F), the coldest nights around 18°C (64°F).
- How much rain falls in Hawaii (Honolulu) in April?
- In April, Hawaii (Honolulu) receives an average of 25 mm (1.0 in) of rain over 2 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Hawaii (Honolulu) get in April?
- Hawaii (Honolulu) averages 8 sunshine hours per day in April — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Hawaii (Honolulu) in April?
- Water temperature in Hawaii (Honolulu) in April averages 25°C (77°F) — pleasantly warm for swim sessions.
