Month guide · Kauaʻi · United States
Kauaʻi in March
What March is really like in Kauaʻi: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Often still wet, with spring break crowds; Nā Pali boat tours may be limited by swell.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea temperature
- 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
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Weather in March
March is the coolest month in Kauaʻi: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 15 of its 31 days. Compared with February (26°C (79°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:47
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:48
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea
- 24°C (75°F)
Winter (December–February). Rainy spells, huge North Shore surf and humpback whales; the South Shore stays sunnier, and prices peak around the holidays.
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 January). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
- Prince Kūhiō Day celebrations, honouring the Kauaʻi-born prince (around 26 March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Garden · Hanalei
Limahuli Garden and Preserve
Allow time for the full loop trail, which climbs gently for valley and ocean views.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- History
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Experience · Kapaʻa and Wailua
Wailua River kayak
Hawaiʻi's only navigable river is lined with jungle and ancient sacred sites.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Active
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
Nature · Līhuʻe
Wailua Falls
Visit in the morning for rainbows in the spray, and stay at the viewpoint: the scramble down is dangerous and closed.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Photo spot
- Kids
Nature · Kīlauea
Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge
A clifftop refuge with the red-capped 1913 Daniel K.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Views
- Kids
- 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 20°C (68°F) and 15 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 March a good time to visit Kauaʻi?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. 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 March?
At about 18:48 local time in mid-March, with sunrise at about 06:47: roughly 12 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Kauaʻi in March?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Kauaʻi in March?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.