Season guide · Kauaʻi · United States
Kauaʻi in spring
March–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Wailua River kayak, Kauaʻi · Photo: Bret Robertson, CC BY 2.0
Quick answer
Rain eases through the season, waterfalls flow strongly and crowds thin after spring break. Expect highs up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F), with about 41 rainy days across March–May. April–May are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- 20°C (68°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 41
- Sea
- 24°C (75°F) to 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
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Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 26°C (79°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 15 | 12 h | 4/5 |
| April | 27°C (81°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 14 | 12.6 h | 3/5 |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 12 | 13.2 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 27°C (81°F) against a yearly 28°C (82°F), and 41 of the year's roughly 169 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- March: Prince Kūhiō Day celebrations, honouring the Kauaʻi-born prince (around 26 March)
Good choices for spring
Museum · Līhuʻe
Kauaʻi Museum
It is a good rainy-day stop near the airport, before or after your flight.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
Day trips in spring
- North Shore to Hāʻena (About 1 hour each way from Līhuʻe) — A day along the North Shore takes in Kīlauea Point, the Hanalei Valley Lookout, Hanalei town and the one-lane bridges to Limahuli Garden and Kēʻē Beach at the end of the road.
- Nā Pali boat tour from Port Allen (About 4–6 hours on the water) — Tours sail along the West Side past Polihale to the cliffs, sea caves and valleys of Nā Pali, often stopping to snorkel.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Kauaʻi?
Yes: April–May are among the best months. Rain eases through the season, waterfalls flow strongly and crowds thin after spring break.
+What is the weather like in Kauaʻi in spring?
Highs of up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F), with about 41 rainy days over the season.