Best time to visit Kauaʻi
The best time to visit Kauaʻi is usually June, September and October, when a typical day grades A, A and A. February and March are the weakest (A- and A-). The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
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Kauaʻi month by month
| Month | Typical day | High | Water | Rain chance | Waves | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | A- | 78°F | 77°F | 40% | – | Very busy | Very low |
| February | A- | 78°F | 75°F | 36% | – | Very busy | Very low |
| March | A- | 79°F | 75°F | 37% | – | Very busy | Very low |
| April | A- | 80°F | 75°F | 32% | – | Busy | Very low |
| May | A | 82°F | 77°F | 25% | – | Busy | Very low |
| June | A | 84°F | 79°F | 21% | – | Very busy | Very low |
| July | A- | 85°F | 79°F | 24% | – | Packed | Very low |
| August | A- | 86°F | 81°F | 22% | – | Very busy | Low |
| September | A | 86°F | 81°F | 23% | – | Busy | Moderate |
| October | A | 84°F | 79°F | 31% | – | Busy | Low |
| November | A | 82°F | 79°F | 38% | – | Busy | Very low |
| December | A- | 79°F | 77°F | 41% | – | Very busy | Very low |
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 20 resorts here (median resort). Grades weigh seaweed, temperature, rain, sun, water, waves, wind, UV, crowds, storm risk and travel safety.
Best beaches in Kauaʻi
Resorts with the best typical June, and their grades for the next few days.
- OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa Jun ASatB+SunA-MonA-TueB+WedA-
- The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue Jun ASatB+SunA-MonA-TueB+WedA-
- Banyan Harbor Resort Jun ASatA-SunBMonB+TueB-WedB+
- Kauai Inn Jun ASatA-SunBMonB+TueB-WedB+
- Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu Jun ASatA-SunBMonB+TueBWedB
- Marriott’s Waiohai Beach Club Jun ASatA-SunBMonB+TueBWedB
- Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort Jun ASatB+SunA-MonA-TueB+WedA-
- Plantation Hale Suites Jun ASatB+SunA-MonA-TueB+WedA-
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Questions
- When is the best time to visit Kauaʻi?
- The best time to visit Kauaʻi is usually June, September and October, when a typical day grades A, A and A. February and March are the weakest (A- and A-). The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
- When is the cheapest and least crowded time to visit Kauaʻi?
- Crowds are usually lightest in September and October and heaviest in March and July (US summer school break, Mexico summer vacation and Independence Day (US)). Quieter months usually mean lower hotel rates.
- When is hurricane season in Kauaʻi?
- Storm risk runs from about August to October and peaks in September.
- When is the water warmest in Kauaʻi?
- The sea is warmest in August and September (about 81°F) and coolest in February and March (about 75°F).