Month guide · Kauaʻi · United States
Kauaʻi in November
What November is really like in Kauaʻi: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Spouting Horn, Kauaʻi · Photo: Mel29, Public domain
Quick answer
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 16 rainy days and roughly 11 hours of daylight. Rainy season begins, and North Shore surf builds; Thanksgiving week is busy.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 16
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
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Weather in November
November is the 7th-warmest month in Kauaʻi: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 16 of its 30 days. Compared with October (29°C (84°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs stay near 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:51
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:56
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
Summer (June–August). Drier, warmest weather with calm seas, the best Nā Pali boat conditions and the busiest family season.
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 January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in November
November has no major recurring festival in Kauaʻi, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Nature · Kapaʻa and Wailua
Nounou (Sleeping Giant) Trail
Hike early in the morning, before heat and clouds, and wear shoes with grip; the trail is muddy after rain.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Active
- Views
- Outdoors
Museum · Līhuʻe
Kauaʻi Museum
In a lava-stone building in Līhuʻe, this museum covers Kauaʻi's geology, Hawaiian culture, the ruling chiefs, the plantation era and the island of Niʻihau, with featherwork, koa calabashes and Niʻihau shell lei.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
Nature · North and West Shores
Nā Pali Coast
Book a morning boat tour from Port Allen, when seas are usually calmer, and take seasickness tablets beforehand if you need them.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Nature
- Views
- Photo spot
Viewpoint · Waimea and Hanapēpē
Waimea Canyon State Park
Often called the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, this gorge of red, green and ochre cliffs is carved into the old volcano by the Waimea River.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Views
- Nature
- Photo spot
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Kauaʻi.
What to pack
For highs near 28°C (82°F), lows near 22°C (72°F) and 16 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Kauaʻi?
A quieter month with trade-offs. 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 November?
At about 17:56 local time in mid-November, with sunrise at about 06:51: roughly 11 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Kauaʻi in November?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Kauaʻi in November?
Expect rain on about 16 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.