Honolulu Weather History
Hawaii · US States · Weather data 1976–today
Honolulu sits 2372km from the equator, 5m above sea level. That combination gives it a hot, dry climate with brief light rain (Hot semi-arid climate). Its record high is 32.1°C, set 2026-06-19, its record low 14.3°C, set 2025-01-23.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Honolulu
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Honolulu?
The highest temperature in this record for Honolulu is 32.1°C, measured on 2026-06-19. That is a recorded daily value from Honolulu's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Honolulu?
The lowest temperature in this record for Honolulu is 14.3°C, measured on 2025-01-23. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Honolulu get a year?
Honolulu averages 452mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 99 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Honolulu?
On 1990-11-18, 232.0mm fell on Honolulu, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 51% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Honolulu get a year?
Honolulu averages 4167 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 11.4 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Honolulu?
Across the summer months Honolulu averages a daytime high near 27.5°C, while winter nights average 21.2°C. The seasons here are set from Honolulu's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Honolulu?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Honolulu is 67 km/h, on 1982-11-23. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
