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Honolulu in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Honolulu in October will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Honolulu, based on historical data.
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October

Weather in Honolulu in October 2024

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to Honolulu in October? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +86°F and about 6 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 3 rainy days and 51 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • October is usually the hottest month of the year in Honolulu;

Average weather

☀️
+86°F
Avg. max. temperature
+59°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
51 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
22 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Honolulu has good weather in October.

Average temperature in Honolulu in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Honolulu for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in October is +84°F with a maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +68°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 10% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +86°F to +84°F.

Is Honolulu warm or cold in October?

Honolulu is typically warm in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +86°F to +86°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +75°F to +73°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

October is the hottest month in Honolulu, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Honolulu in October

Honolulu weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+86°F+86°F+82°F
Min. temperature
+68°F+59°F+59°F
Max. temperature
+93°F+91°F+90°F
Rainfall
27 mm51 mm71 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
68%70%71%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1014 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
766
Cloudy days
202220
Rainy days
334
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as good as in September. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +86°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 27 mm to 51 mm. Humidity rises from 68% to 70%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 4 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 7 sunny days in September to 6 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Honolulu in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 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 increasing during October, going from 3 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Honolulu based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 52% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 101 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 37 mm, which is moderate rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how October 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 October in Honolulu?

This is the weather in Honolulu in October 2023:
1 October
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+86°F
2 October
☀️
+86°F
3 October
☀️
+85°F
4 October
☀️
+84°F
5 October
☁️
+85°F
6 October
☁️
+84°F
7 October
☀️
+85°F
8 October
☀️
+86°F
9 October
☁️
+85°F
10 October
☁️
+85°F
11 October
☁️
+86°F
12 October
🌧️
+85°F
13 October
🌧️
+86°F
14 October
🌧️
+85°F
15 October
☀️
+85°F
16 October
☁️
+85°F
17 October
☀️
+84°F
18 October
☀️
+86°F
19 October
☀️
+84°F
20 October
🌧️
+82°F
21 October
☁️
+85°F
22 October
☀️
+86°F
23 October
☀️
+86°F
24 October
☀️
+86°F
25 October
☀️
+86°F
26 October
☁️
+84°F
27 October
☁️
+85°F
28 October
☁️
+83°F
29 October
☀️
+85°F
30 October
☀️
+84°F
31 October
☀️
+85°F
In October 2023 Honolulu had 17 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +84°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +82°F. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 51%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Honolulu climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Honolulu in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+83°F) and the highest in 1984 (+89°F). The driest year was 1998 with only 4 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1989 with 367 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Honolulu in October:

Is October a good time to visit Honolulu?

October 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 October?

October 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 October?

Honolulu is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Honolulu in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Honolulu in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Honolulu

Source of the data

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.