Month guide · Honolulu · United States
Honolulu in July
What July 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
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 13.3 hours of daylight. Peak summer season with the calmest North Shore water for snorkelling; book hotels well ahead.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 13.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the 2nd-warmest month in Honolulu: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 29°C (84°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 31 days. Compared with June (30°C (86°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:58
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 19:17
- Daylight
- About 13.3 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
Summer (June–August). The hottest, driest months, with calm North Shore water and surf on the south shore; busy with families, with high hotel prices in July.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Prince Lot Hula Festival (usually July)
- Fourth of July fireworks at Ala Moana
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · Waikīkī
Sunset catamaran sail
Sit on the bow nets if you don't mind getting splashed; it is the best seat on the boat.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Couples
- Views
- After dark
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Historic site · Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor National Memorial and USS Arizona Memorial
The visitor centre at Pearl Harbor tells the story of the attack of 7 December 1941 through museum galleries and a film, followed by a short Navy boat ride to the white memorial that spans the sunken USS Arizona, where more than 900 of the crew members killed in the attack remain entombed.
- Time needed
- Half a day with other Pearl Harbor sites
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Iconic
- Free
Palace · Downtown
ʻIolani Palace
Combine it with the Kamehameha I statue across the street and the Hawaiʻi State Art Museum, a short walk away.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Iconic
Experience · Waikīkī
Surf lesson at Waikīkī
Waikīkī's long, slow, rolling waves over a gently sloping reef made it the birthplace of modern surfing's revival, led by Duke Kahanamoku and the beachboys of the early 20th century.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Active
- Kids
- Iconic
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Honolulu.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 24°C and 6 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Honolulu?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events 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 July a good time to visit Honolulu?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Peak summer season with the calmest North Shore water for snorkelling; book hotels well ahead.
+How warm is Honolulu in July?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Honolulu in July?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.