January verdict

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States in January

Weather score64Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs sit around 26°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 174mm, so some wet days are possible.

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, United States travel weather guide
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January weather

Monthly averages

Temp

26°C

Rain

174mm

Sun

6.8h

Sea

25°C

Weather score

64

Good

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 26°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Showers

Rainfall averages 174mm, so some wet days are possible.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Swimmable

Sea temperatures average 25°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.

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Compare Honolulu, Hawaii, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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January26°C average high

January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.

Warmest monthsJune to October

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

January174mm average rain

January is one of Honolulu's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.

Driest monthsJune and August to September

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

January6.8 hours average sun

January is below Honolulu's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsMay to September

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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January25°C average sea

January is below Honolulu's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.

Warmest seaJune to November

Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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January64 weather score

January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsApril to October

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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