Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States in May
Weather score77Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 127mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
127mm
Sun
8.8h
Sea
25°C
Weather score
77
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 127mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 25°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Honolulu, Hawaii, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May28°C average high
May is close to Honolulu's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May127mm average rain
May sits near Honolulu's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJune and August to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May8.8 hours average sun
May is brighter than Honolulu's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May25°C average sea
May is close to Honolulu's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJune to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May77 weather score
May scores above Honolulu's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsApril to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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