Month guide · Honolulu · United States
Honolulu in April
What April is really like in Honolulu: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Honolulu. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 12.6 hours of daylight. A sweet spot after the winter crowds, with drier weather and lower hotel rates.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 9th-warmest month in Honolulu: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 29°C (84°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 30 days. Compared with March (28°C (82°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs stay near 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:12
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:51
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Sea
- 25°C (77°F)
Spring (March–May). Warm, increasingly dry weather; spring-break crowds in March give way to quiet, good-value weeks in late April and May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Waikīkī Spam Jam street festival (usually late April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Kalihi
Bishop Museum
Founded in 1889 in memory of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, the state museum of natural and cultural history holds the world's largest collection of Hawaiian and Pacific artefacts.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Art
Neighbourhood · Chinatown
Chinatown
Buy a fresh lei on Maunakea Street for a fraction of the hotel price, then walk to Foster Botanical Garden nearby.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- History
- Shopping
- After dark
Museum · Makiki
Honolulu Museum of Art
Founded in 1922, the museum's galleries open onto calm courtyards and cover Asian art, including thousands of Japanese woodblock prints, Hawaiian art and European works such as Monet's Water Lilies and van Gogh's Wheat Field.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Neighbourhood · Kakaʻako
Kakaʻako street murals
Walk the side streets around Auahi and Pohukaina streets in the morning light, then stop at the SALT at Our Kakaʻako block for coffee.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
The sea averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Honolulu.
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 21°C and 7 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Honolulu?
It is one of the best months to visit Honolulu. A sweet spot after the winter crowds, with drier weather and lower hotel rates.
+How warm is Honolulu in April?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Honolulu in April?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.