Best time to visit Oʻahu
The best time to visit Oʻahu is usually September, October and November, when a typical day grades A, A and A. March and December are the weakest (A- and A-). The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
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Oʻahu month by month
| Month | Typical day | High | Water | Rain chance | Waves | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | A- | 80°F | 77°F | 29% | – | Very busy | Very low |
| February | A- | 80°F | 75°F | 26% | – | Very busy | Very low |
| March | A- | 81°F | 75°F | 24% | – | Very busy | Very low |
| April | A | 82°F | 77°F | 20% | – | Busy | Very low |
| May | A | 84°F | 77°F | 15% | – | Busy | Very low |
| June | A | 86°F | 79°F | 11% | – | Very busy | Very low |
| July | A | 87°F | 79°F | 12% | – | Packed | Very low |
| August | A | 88°F | 81°F | 11% | – | Very busy | Low |
| September | A | 88°F | 81°F | 13% | – | Busy | Moderate |
| October | A | 86°F | 80°F | 19% | – | Busy | Low |
| November | A | 84°F | 79°F | 25% | – | Busy | Very low |
| December | A- | 81°F | 77°F | 29% | – | Very busy | Very low |
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 17 resorts here (median resort). Grades weigh seaweed, temperature, rain, sun, water, waves, wind, UV, crowds, storm risk and travel safety.
Best beaches in Oʻahu
Resorts with the best typical September, and their grades for the next few days.
- Hilton Hawaiian Village Sep ASatA-SunBMonBTueA-WedA-
- Four Seasons O'ahu at Ko Olina Sep ASatA-SunAMonATueA-WedA-
- Barbers Point Beach Cottages Sep ASatA-SunAMonATueA-WedA-
- White Sands Hotel Sep ASatA-SunBMonBTueA-WedA-
- Ka Laʻi Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts Sep ASatA-SunBMonBTueA-WedA-
- Wayfinder Waikiki Sep ASatA-SunBMonBTueA-WedA-
- Sheraton Waikiki Sep ASatA-SunBMonBTueA-WedA-
- Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel Sep ASatA-SunBMonBTueA-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 Oʻahu?
- The best time to visit Oʻahu is usually September, October and November, when a typical day grades A, A and A. March and December 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 Oʻahu?
- 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 Oʻahu?
- Storm risk runs from about August to October and peaks in September.
- When is the water warmest in Oʻahu?
- The sea is warmest in August and September (about 81°F) and coolest in February and March (about 75°F).