Month guide · Honolulu · United States
Honolulu in March
What March 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
March is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Warm with occasional showers; spring-break crowds from the mainland.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea temperature
- 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in March
March is the 8th-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 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with February (27°C (81°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:40
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:41
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea
- 24°C (75°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, March rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
- Honolulu Festival — Pacific cultural performances and a parade on Kalākaua Avenue (usually March)
- Prince Kūhiō Day (26 March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
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 24°C (75°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Honolulu.
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 20°C and 8 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Honolulu?
A shoulder-season month, 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 March a good time to visit Honolulu?
It is a shoulder-season month. Warm with occasional showers; spring-break crowds from the mainland.
+How warm is Honolulu in March?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Honolulu in March?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.