Everyone knows something about Hawaii’s attractions. Today, the editor mainly tells you some climate information about Hawaii. You can go to Hawaii when the time is right. Now let's take a look at the relevant information.

Current Location The year in Hawaii is roughly divided into two seasons: winter and summer, with summer from May to October and winter from November to April. Among them, the rainy season is from October to February, which local people are accustomed to call the shower season. From August to September, the highest temperature on Oahu is 31°C and the lowest temperature is 22°C. Although Hawaii is located in the tropics, the influence of the northeastern dry trade winds (also called trade winds) brought by the subtropical high pressure creates a unique and comfortable climate in the region. On the other hand, the average temperature from January to February is 17-22 degrees, and the temperature difference between day and night is about 5-6 degrees. You need to wear a light jacket or shawl when going out in the morning and evening.

In Hawaii during the rainy season, although rainfall is concentrated, it rarely occurs throughout the day (completely different from the rainy rainy season in southern China). Generally, precipitation is concentrated in the evening to early morning. On many days, it will be sunny immediately after a shower. Native Hawaiians generally drive out, so most residents do not have the habit of holding umbrellas. If it rains, stay in your car or find a sheltered place to wait until the rain stops. Because, most of the time, it doesn’t rain for long.

But a reminder, if you insist on staying in a hotel in northern Oahu in winter, you will often encounter rainy weather.

Average temperature:

May-October-the highest temperature is 29-31, the lowest temperature is 21-23

November-April-the highest temperature is 21 -23, the lowest temperature is 18-21

But the average temperature listed above is the temperature measured by the local meteorological observatory and other relevant departments in a cool place away from direct sunlight. For example, Oahu temperatures are generally measured near Honolulu International Airport. If you go to a place without shade, such as Waikiki Beach, the temperature at the same time of the day will jump a few digits higher than the temperature posted by the radio.

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Although Hawaii is small in area, due to its complex terrain and altitude, weather often occurs with the sun in the east and rain in the west. In general, Northeast Hawaii has more precipitation and the Southwest has more sunny days. Therefore, many of Hawaii's hotels and resorts are mostly built in the southwestern part of the island. Especially the Waikiki area of ??Honolulu, where most tourists are concentrated, has a very high sunshine rate compared to other areas on the island. It’s raining heavily in many places on Oahu, and it’s not uncommon to see clear skies in Wanli near Waikiki. Meteorologists certainly have a scientific basis, but as an ordinary tourist, Waikiki's sunshine rate is really a very lucky thing. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why the royal family of the Kingdom of Hawaii chose Waikiki as a resort for self-cultivation.

In the entire Hawaii, Honolulu has the highest rate of sunny days, with more than 70% of sunny days in a year. The place with the highest rainfall is Shiloh, located on the Big Island of Hawaii. The average annual rainfall is 3000mm, and the sunny rate is only 40%. The nearby Kailua-Kona area has an average annual precipitation of only 630 millimeters, which is in sharp contrast to Shiloh. Wailea's climate is relatively dry compared to the high temperatures and humidity of the Kaanapali region from Mau Island to Lahaina. The highest rainfall occurs in the Kaneohe and Manoa areas of Oahu.

In addition, there is a place in Hawaii where you can ski. That's the summit of Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii. The average monthly temperature there is about -3.8 degrees, and it is the only place in Hawaii where you can ski from October to March. If you travel here, you need to wear winter clothes.

Weather

It is suitable to wear shorts and short sleeves all year round in Hawaii. However, whether it is winter or summer, the air conditioners in major shopping malls and facilities in Hawaii will operate at full capacity, whether it is sunny or rainy. For girls, it is best to bring a thin knitted cardigan or shawl when shopping and playing in these places to keep out the cold.

For friends who come to Hawaii in winter, except those who are very afraid of the heat, a relatively thin long-sleeved jacket is one of the necessities. You can wear short-sleeved shorts during the day, as it can be hot and sweaty sometimes. However, if you go out at night without a coat, you may be "shivering" from the cold. Therefore, wearing a long-sleeved thin jacket over short sleeves is a smart idea.

Let’s talk about local clothes. Some local fashionistas who are sensitive to fashion will wear a thin coat or pure wool sweater over a halter top or short-sleeved shirt in winter, and then put on a pair of UGG boots. However, most of these clothes are not for protection from the cold, but purely for fashion. But if you go to some high-altitude places such as Nuanupari, the temperature will drop very low in the morning and evening. Many residents living in this area have fireplaces installed in their homes to keep them warm when the temperatures drop.

Can you swim in Hawaii in winter?

For friends who travel to Hawaii in winter, perhaps this is the most desired information. Indeed, compared with the sea water temperature in summer (27-28 degrees), the water temperature in winter (24-25 degrees) will be about two or three degrees lower. However, as long as it is not cloudy and the wind is not very strong, you can often see tourists enjoying sea bathing at Waikiki Beach and Ala Moana Beach.

Let’s talk about the locals. Most local colleges and universities have open-air swimming pools, where students usually take physical education classes.

But in winter, except for students in the swimming club (school club), all physical education classes in the swimming pool will be cancelled. Moreover, residents who have heated swimming pools in their private homes (except for a small number of wealthy people, Hawaii residents rarely have their own swimming pools) generally do not use swimming pools in winter. In other words, most locals don’t go to the beach to swim that often in winter.

Of course, when enjoying sea bathing in winter, you should also pay attention to the big wave forecast. Signs warning of large waves are often written on the beach. Before entering the water, be sure to check whether there are any such warning signs nearby. If so, for your own safety, don’t swim in the water that day and enjoy other tourism projects instead!

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The beaches of Hawaii in winter have their own unique scenery. For example, rainbows can be seen everywhere, which is a great pleasure. Because Hawaii gets a lot of precipitation in the winter, and because of this, it's not uncommon to see the odd rainbow two or three times. On the beach, while driving, a colorful bridge suddenly appeared hanging upside down on the horizon. What a fresh and romantic experience this is!

There is another project that can only be enjoyed in winter, and that is whale watching. There are many beaches in Hawaii where you can observe whales with the naked eye without taking a boat out to sea. What's more, what's even more incredible is that sitting in cafes, restaurants and other places by the sea, you can also directly overlook the leaps of these behemoths. I have to admit, this is a spectacular and gorgeous natural wonder that makes everyone take a breath!

Oahu temperature, precipitation, sunrise and sunset times

Visiting Hawaii, the world's only vacation destination, isn't easy. How can you miss the magnificent and vast sunrise here! A bright red sun slowly rises from Diamond Head, bringing us positive energy in life. July is the month with the longest sunshine of the year, whereas December has the shortest sunshine. Although the natural conditions and security environment in Hawaii are very safe, if you plan to go hiking to enjoy the sunset, please remember to confirm the sunset time with the hotel front desk before departure to try to avoid accidents at night (remember to return to the hotel before sunset!). Below is the latest official sunrise and sunset schedule for 2018.

Table updated: March 2018

The sunrise/sunset times in Honolulu are on the 15th day of each month. When going out to watch the sunrise, it is recommended that you confirm the sunrise time of the day with the front desk.

Source: sunrise-sunset.org.