Month guide · Honolulu · United States
Honolulu in October
What October 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
October is one of the best months to visit Honolulu. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 11.6 hours of daylight. Warm sea, fewer visitors and good value; the first winter swells may arrive on the North Shore.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in October
October is the 5th-warmest month in Honolulu: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 29°C (84°F), and nights fall to about 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 31 days. Compared with September (31°C (88°F)), October is about as warm; by November highs stay near 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:27
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:07
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°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, October rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes October one of the better-value months to book.
Events in October
- Hawaiʻi International Film Festival (usually October into November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
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 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Honolulu.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 23°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 October a good time to visit Honolulu?
It is one of the best months to visit Honolulu. Warm sea, fewer visitors and good value; the first winter swells may arrive on the North Shore.
+How warm is Honolulu in October?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Honolulu in October?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.