Month guide · Kauaʻi · United States
Kauaʻi in February
What February is really like in Kauaʻi: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Wailua River kayak, Kauaʻi · Photo: Bret Robertson, CC BY 2.0
Quick answer
February is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 11.4 hours of daylight. Showers continue, but sunny spells are common on the South Shore; whale watching at its best.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
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Weather in February
February is the 11th-warmest month in Kauaʻi: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 28 days. Compared with January (26°C (79°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs stay near 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:09
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:35
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Sea
- 24°C (75°F)
Autumn (September–November). Warm seas and fewer visitors in September and October, with rain and winter surf returning in November.
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 January). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in Kauaʻi, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Viewpoint · Kōkeʻe
Kōkeʻe State Park and Kalalau Lookout
At the top of the canyon road, around 1,200 metres up, Kōkeʻe has cool forest trails, a natural history museum and the Kalalau and Puʻu o Kila lookouts, which look straight down into the Kalalau Valley to the ocean.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Active
Viewpoint · Princeville
Hanalei Valley Lookout
Stop in the late afternoon, when the light picks out the taro patches, and look for endangered nēnē geese and wetland birds.
- Time needed
- 15 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Photo spot
- Nature
Beach · Poʻipū and Kōloa
Poʻipū Beach Park
A sandy beach split by a tombolo, with a lifeguard tower, a rock-sheltered children's pool and good snorkelling around the reef.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
Viewpoint · Poʻipū and Kōloa
Spouting Horn
Visit when the surf is up for the biggest spouts, and keep behind the railings; the lava shelf is very dangerous.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Nature
- Photo spot
The sea averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Kauaʻi.
What to pack
For highs near 26°C (79°F), lows near 19°C (66°F) and 12 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Kauaʻi?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Kauaʻi in other months
Questions travellers ask
+What time does the sun set in Kauaʻi in February?
At about 18:35 local time in mid-February, with sunrise at about 07:09: roughly 11.4 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Kauaʻi in February?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Kauaʻi in February?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.