Month guide · Honolulu · United States
Honolulu in November
What November is really like in Honolulu: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Mark Miller, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
November is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 11.1 hours of daylight. Showers increase and big-wave season begins on the North Shore; busy around Thanksgiving.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 7th-warmest month in Honolulu: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 29°C (84°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with October (30°C (86°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs drop to around 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:43
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:50
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
Autumn (September–November). Warm seas, few crowds and good hotel rates in September and October; showers and winter surf begin in November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November 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 November
- Vans Triple Crown of Surfing on the North Shore (usually November to December)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
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 29°C, lows near 22°C and 9 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Honolulu?
A shoulder-season month, 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 November a good time to visit Honolulu?
It is a shoulder-season month. Showers increase and big-wave season begins on the North Shore; busy around Thanksgiving.
+How warm is Honolulu in November?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Honolulu in November?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.