Month guide · Kauaʻi · United States
Kauaʻi in October
What October is really like in Kauaʻi: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Poʻipū Beach Park, Kauaʻi · Photo: Polihale, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit Kauaʻi. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 11.6 hours of daylight. Warm and mostly settled, with the first winter swells and showers late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
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Weather in October
October is the 5th-warmest month in Kauaʻi: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 15 of its 31 days. Compared with September (30°C (86°F)), October is about as warm; by November highs stay near 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:34
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:13
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°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, October rates 2 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 October
October has no major recurring festival in Kauaʻi, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Nature · Poʻipū and Kōloa
Māhāʻulepū Heritage Trail
Start early, bring water and a hat, and keep away from the cliff edges; there is no shade.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Active
- Outdoors
- Views
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Kauaʻi.
What to pack
For highs near 29°C (84°F), lows near 23°C (73°F) and 15 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 October a good time to visit Kauaʻi?
One of the best months to visit Kauaʻi. The other best months are April–June and September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+What time does the sun set in Kauaʻi in October?
At about 18:13 local time in mid-October, with sunrise at about 06:34: roughly 11.6 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Kauaʻi in October?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Kauaʻi in October?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.