Are you considering a trip to Honolulu in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +82°F and about 6 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 2 rainy days and 29 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+61°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
29 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
23 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Honolulu has good weather in May.
Average temperature in Honolulu in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Honolulu for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +81°F with a maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +68°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +82°F.
Is Honolulu warm or cold in May?
Honolulu is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +81°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +70°F to +72°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Honolulu:
Climate in Honolulu in May
Honolulu weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+81°F
+82°F
+84°F
Min. temperature
+59°F
+61°F
+66°F
Max. temperature
+88°F
+90°F
+90°F
Rainfall
27 mm
29 mm
14 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
68%
68%
67%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1016 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
6
6
6
Cloudy days
21
23
23
Rainy days
3
2
1
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +81°F to +82°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 27 mm to 29 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 68%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 4 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 6 sunny days during the month.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Honolulu in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Honolulu is gradually decreasing during May, going from 7 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Honolulu based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 48% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 104 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 36 mm, which is moderate rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Honolulu wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 16% chance of precipitation and 92 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 14 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Honolulu?
This is the weather in Honolulu in May 2023:
1 May
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+80°F
2 May
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+79°F
3 May
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+79°F
4 May
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+80°F
5 May
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+80°F
6 May
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+79°F
7 May
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+80°F
8 May
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+81°F
9 May
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+82°F
10 May
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+81°F
11 May
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+81°F
12 May
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+82°F
13 May
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+82°F
14 May
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+82°F
15 May
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+81°F
16 May
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+79°F
17 May
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+82°F
18 May
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+83°F
19 May
🌧️
+83°F
20 May
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+83°F
21 May
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+84°F
22 May
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+85°F
23 May
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+82°F
24 May
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+82°F
25 May
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+81°F
26 May
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+82°F
27 May
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+82°F
28 May
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+81°F
29 May
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+81°F
30 May
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+83°F
31 May
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+83°F
In May 2023 Honolulu had 3 sunny days, 26 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +79°F. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 45%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Honolulu climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Honolulu in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2006 (+82°F) and the highest in 1991 (+88°F). The driest year was 2000 with only 2 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2015 with 251 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Honolulu in May:
Is May a good time to visit Honolulu?
May is a really good time to go to Honolulu. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Honolulu.
Can you sunbathe in Honolulu in May?
May is warm in Honolulu. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Honolulu rainy in May?
Honolulu is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Honolulu in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Honolulu in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Honolulu, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.