Hawaii weather in January
January is a fair month to visit Hawaii: highs of 24°C (76°F) and about 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain on average. Nights average 22°C (71°F) and cloud cover 52% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 6th wettest month of the year and the 3rd coolest. Compared with December, it is about as warm and drier; February brings highs of 24°C (75°F) and 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Honolulu, the largest city in Hawaii. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Hawaii?
fair month Weather score 78/100.
January is a fair month in Hawaii. The weather is usually best in May–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Hawaii in January?
Some rain is normal: about 71 mm (2.8 in) falls in an average January. It is the 6th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Hawaii in January?
Days average 24°C (76°F) and nights 22°C (71°F).
Hawaii weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C (76°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 71 mm | 52% | fair |
| February | 24°C (75°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 82 mm | 57% | least pleasant |
| March | 24°C (76°F) | 21°C (71°F) | 94 mm | 61% | least pleasant |
| April | 25°C (77°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 54 mm | 58% | fair |
| May | 26°C (79°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 47 mm | 50% | best |
| June | 27°C (80°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 37 mm | 48% | best |
| July | 27°C (81°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 40 mm | 47% | best |
| August | 28°C (82°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 44 mm | 47% | best |
| September | 28°C (82°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 50 mm | 47% | best |
| October | 27°C (81°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm | 56% | fair |
| November | 26°C (79°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 86 mm | 58% | least pleasant |
| December | 25°C (77°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm | 54% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Hawaii in January
Weather can differ a lot within Hawaii: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 24°C (76°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 71 mm | fair |
| East Honolulu | 24°C (76°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 56 mm | fair |
| Pearl City | 24°C (76°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 71 mm | fair |
| Waiau-Pacific Palisades | 24°C (76°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 71 mm | fair |
| Makakilo / Kapolei / Honokai Hale | 24°C (76°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 71 mm | fair |
| Kalihi-Palama | 24°C (76°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 71 mm | fair |
| Hilo | 22°C (72°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 192 mm | fair |
| Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam | 24°C (76°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 71 mm | fair |
| Aliamanu / Salt Lakes / Foster Village | 24°C (76°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 71 mm | fair |
| Kailua | 24°C (76°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 56 mm | fair |
| Waipahu | 24°C (76°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 71 mm | fair |
| ʻEwa Gentry-West Loch | 24°C (76°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 71 mm | fair |