Hawaii (Honolulu) · January
Best travel monthTravel seasonUSA · North America
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 28° |
MINMIN | 21° | 21° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 22° |
☀️Sunshine | 7h | 7h | 7h | 8h | 8h | 9h | 9h | 9h | 9h | 8h | 7h | 5h |
🌊Water Temp | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 25° |
🌧Rain Days | 3d47mm | 4d40mm | 4d67mm | 2d25mm | 2d29mm | 1d14mm | 1d11mm | 1d20mm | 2d23mm | 2d35mm | 2d39mm | 3d65mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
January is among the best months in Hawaii (Honolulu): only 3 rain days, 27°C highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 27°C, cooling to 20°C at night (daily average: 23°C). The sun shines an average of 7 hours per day; there are 3 rain days with 47 mm total. Sea temperature is 24°C — pleasantly warm for long swim sessions.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in January are ideal.
Packing list for Hawaii (Honolulu) in January
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Insektenschutzmittel
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is January a good time to visit Hawaii (Honolulu)?
- Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Hawaii (Honolulu) (Climate Score: 80/100). Pleasant temperatures (27°C), good sunshine (7 h/day), and few rain days (3) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Hawaii (Honolulu) in January?
- In January, Hawaii (Honolulu) sees daily highs of 27°C. Nights cool to 20°C, with a daily average of 23°C.
- How much rain falls in Hawaii (Honolulu) in January?
- In January, Hawaii (Honolulu) receives an average of 47 mm of rain over 3 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Hawaii (Honolulu) get in January?
- Hawaii (Honolulu) averages 7 sunshine hours per day in January — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Hawaii (Honolulu) in January?
- Water temperature in Hawaii (Honolulu) in January averages 24°C — pleasantly warm for swim sessions.
