Month guide · Honolulu · United States
Honolulu in February
What February 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
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 11.4 hours of daylight. Humpback whale-watching is at its best; the North Shore can see huge winter swells.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in February
February is the 11th-warmest month in Honolulu: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 29°C (84°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 28 days. Compared with January (27°C (81°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs stay near 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:02
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:29
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Sea
- 24°C (75°F)
Winter (December–February). Peak season for whales and giant North Shore waves, with brief showers, holiday crowds and the year's highest prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
- POW! WOW! Hawaii mural festival in Kakaʻako (usually February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Garden · Mānoa
Lyon Arboretum
The University of Hawaiʻi's arboretum covers about 78 hectares of rainforest at the head of Mānoa Valley, with paths through collections of Hawaiian native plants, palms, heliconias and ethnobotanical gardens of plants brought by Polynesian voyagers.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
Viewpoint · East Honolulu
Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse Trail
There is no shade at all; go early or late in the day with water and a hat.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Active
- Nature
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Zoo · Waikīkī
Honolulu Zoo
In Kapiʻolani Park at the Diamond Head end of Waikīkī, the zoo has an African savanna area, elephants, primates, reptiles and a children's petting zoo, all within walking distance of the beachfront hotels.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Outdoors
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Garden · Chinatown
Foster Botanical Garden
Combine it with a Chinatown walk and lunch; the garden is a 10-minute stroll from the lei stands.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
The sea averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Honolulu.
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 19°C and 7 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Honolulu?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–May and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Honolulu in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Honolulu?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Humpback whale-watching is at its best; the North Shore can see huge winter swells.
+How warm is Honolulu in February?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Honolulu in February?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.