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Oʻahu in November

November is one of the best months to visit Oʻahu: a typical day grades A, the 3rd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 84°F, water around 79°F and about a 25% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos).

Typical dayA3rd of 12 months
Highs / water84°FSea 79°F
Rain chance25%on a given day
Waves–typical
CrowdsBusyThanksgiving
Storm riskVery lowoutside storm season

Oʻahu month by month

Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.

October: A · November: A · December: A-. The best months are usually September, October and November, and the weakest are March and December.

Best beaches in Oʻahu in November

Resorts with the best typical November, and their grades for the next few days.

BeachTypical NovThis week
Hilton Hawaiian VillageASatA-SunBMonBTueA-WedA-
Four Seasons O'ahu at Ko OlinaASatA-SunAMonATueA-WedA-
Barbers Point Beach CottagesASatA-SunAMonATueA-WedA-
White Sands HotelASatA-SunBMonBTueA-WedA-
Ka Laʻi Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & ResortsASatA-SunBMonBTueA-WedA-
Wayfinder WaikikiASatA-SunBMonBTueA-WedA-
Sheraton WaikikiASatA-SunBMonBTueA-WedA-
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani HotelASatA-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.

How it compares

Oʻahu is among the best-graded beach destinations in November. Every destination in November.

Questions

Is November a good time to visit Oʻahu?
November is one of the best months to visit Oʻahu: a typical day grades A, the 3rd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 84°F, water around 79°F and about a 25% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos).
How warm is Oʻahu in November?
Typical highs are about 84°F and the sea is about 79°F. Most swimmers find it comfortable.
Is November hurricane season in Oʻahu?
No. Storm risk is very low in November.
How crowded is Oʻahu in November?
Typically busy, around Thanksgiving and Día de Muertos. The quietest months are usually September and October.

Plan it

Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 17 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.

Coordinates approximate; forecasts are estimates, not safety guidance.