January · United States
Best time to visit Honolulu in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Honolulu in January
Average temperature 24°C, 62 mm of rain, about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
8.2/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 24°C
- Rainfall
- 62 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 16
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Honolulu scores 8.2/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 24°C, 62 mm of rain, and roughly 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Honolulu pairs Waikiki's sheltered surf with Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, and a compact, walkable downtown.
January in Honolulu — reliably good (11th best month)
With 24°C (74°F) on average, January delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
Budget for roughly 62 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.8 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 8.2/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Honolulu — 1.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Honolulu in January?
- In January, Honolulu averages 24°C, 62 mm of rain, and about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.2/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Honolulu?
- January earns a 8.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Honolulu in January?
- Expect about 62 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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