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Oʻahu in October

October is one of the best months to visit Oʻahu: a typical day grades A, the 1st best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 86°F, water around 80°F and about a 19% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy.

Typical dayA1st of 12 months
Highs / water86°FSea 80°F
Rain chance19%on a given day
Waves–typical
CrowdsBusyno big holidays
Storm riskLowhurricane season

Oʻahu month by month

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

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

Best beaches in Oʻahu in October

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

BeachTypical OctThis 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 October. Every destination in October.

Questions

Is October a good time to visit Oʻahu?
October is one of the best months to visit Oʻahu: a typical day grades A, the 1st best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 86°F, water around 80°F and about a 19% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy.
How warm is Oʻahu in October?
Typical highs are about 86°F and the sea is about 80°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
Is October hurricane season in Oʻahu?
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 Oʻahu 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 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.