Kauaʻi in October
October is one of the best months to visit Kauaʻi: a typical day grades A, the 1st best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 84°F, water around 79°F and about a 31% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy.
Kauaʻi month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanA-78°F
- FebA-78°F
- MarA-79°F
- AprA-80°F
- MayA82°F
- JunA84°F
- JulA-85°F
- AugA-86°F
- SepA86°F
- OctA84°F
- NovA82°F
- DecA-79°F
September: A · October: A · November: A. The best months are usually June, September and October, and the weakest are February and March.
Best beaches in Kauaʻi in October
Resorts with the best typical October, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Oct | This week |
|---|---|---|
| OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa | A | SatB+SunA-MonA-TueB+WedA- |
| The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue | A | SatB+SunA-MonA-TueB+WedA- |
| Banyan Harbor Resort | A | SatA-SunBMonB+TueB-WedB+ |
| Kauai Inn | A | SatA-SunBMonB+TueB-WedB+ |
| Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu | A | SatA-SunBMonB+TueBWedB |
| Marriott’s Waiohai Beach Club | A | SatA-SunBMonB+TueBWedB |
| Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort | A | SatB+SunA-MonA-TueB+WedA- |
| Plantation Hale Suites | A | SatB+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.
How it compares
Kauaʻi is among the best-graded beach destinations in October. Every destination in October.
Questions
- Is October a good time to visit Kauaʻi?
- October is one of the best months to visit Kauaʻi: a typical day grades A, the 1st best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 84°F, water around 79°F and about a 31% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy.
- How warm is Kauaʻi in October?
- Typical highs are about 84°F and the sea is about 79°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is October hurricane season in Kauaʻi?
- October falls in the tropical storm season; the typical risk on a given day is low. It peaks in September. Travel insurance and flexible bookings help.
- How crowded is Kauaʻi in October?
- Typically busy. The quietest months are usually September and October.
Plan it
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 20 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.