Learn about the cultural significance of the art of surfing at the Honolulu Surf Film Festival on Oahu. Waves are picking up to the South, East, and West, too. Waves are medium to large on all shores, and the water is the warmest it gets all year round. So, if you want to visit the islands to revel in the surf, September is a wonderful month to go. There are also two fantastic festivals this month: the Aloha Festival on Oahu, which brings in over , attendees, and the Okinawan Festival, which celebrates the culture of Okinawa.
The Aloha Festival celebrates all things Hawaiian, with plenty of opportunities for cultural enrichment, delicious food, and of course, impressive parades.
At the Okinawan Festival, you can enjoy taiko drumming, martial arts demonstrations, lion dancers, and of course, even more delicious snacks.
Spread out over three days, it gives locals and visitors alike the chance to enjoy tasting rare wines, see a cutthroat ramen showdown, and enjoy an urban luau. You can even learn about the infamous history of cocktails. Did know there was one? Well, prepare to find out! Autumn has fully arrived! The events run into deceber due to how they are structured. This college football battle in paradise is one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year.
Hawaiians love a parade. Of course, that depends somewhat on what your plans are. But most of all, this segment should reassure you. One of the most common blunders tourists make when visiting Hawaii is relying on mainstream weather platforms like the Weather Channel or the NOAA. What gives? Is it true? Well, technically, these forecasts are correct. It probably will rain all of those days, but that rain may last only five or ten minutes.
And practically all of that rain, even during the rainy season, falls overnight or during the early morning hours. Check out GoHawaii for reliable Hawaii weather forecasts. Powerful winds cause trade winds from the north. Cool breezes come from the north. The rare exception comes when the trade winds slow or stop, allowing stormy or hot, humid weather to briefly blanket the area.
You can expect lows of 65 degrees to 72 degrees, based on the time of year, with the lowest temperatures from January to March.
Highs range from around 80 degrees to 86 degrees. The warmest months are August and September. More information on current conditions can be found on our current Hawaii Travel Restrictions page, which we update regularly. Below we'll cover more details about what makes this a great time, or not, to visit the Aloha State.
To assist visitors with visualizing the periods of high and low demand in Hawaii, we've created the following Hawaii Demand Forecast.
We'll also specifically discuss visiting during each month of the year in more detail below. The pandemic definitely affected our forecast for the earliest months of , but generally, we believe high and low demand times will stay consistent with historical trends for the remainder of and into If anything, as of mid-Summer , Hawaii is seeing a tourism boom with a new vaccine exemption now available for visitors.
We'll update accordingly as more information becomes available this fall and early winter. This chart is an approximate overview of when we expect Hawaii to see increased visitation on-island, based on travel trends in Hawaii over the last four years, and in consideration of recent events within Hawaii.
If you're looking further ahead, you can also check out our initial Hawaii Demand Forecast. As we noted above, the COVID pandemic has significantly upended the tourism industry and altered our forecast for much of , and this will likely continue into early Beginning in late March , Hawaii has and will remain under day quarantine orders for all arriving visitors, though there are vaccine exemptions available to select travelers.
See our special alerts Hawaii Travel Restrictions and Hawaii COVID Testing pages for additional details, especially if you are not vaccinated; pre-travel testing is still required for all non-vaccinated travelers.
COVID has continued to cause significant disruption to historic travel trends for most of to date, and we expect it to potentially cause additional issues heading in the Winter of into early As vaccinations have continued to become widely publicly available, things have generally begun to return to a sense of 'normal. Ultimately, we continue to expect many changes in Hawaii as the tourism industry restarts and adapts to life after the pandemic.
Hawaii re-opened to visitors on October 15, , with a pre-travel test. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and update our forecasts accordingly once the travel industry normalizes after the pandemic. Despite the current travel boom Hawaii was experiencing over the summer of , things quited down significantly in the Fall of after Governor Ige, in August due to the Delta variant surge, asked travelers to delay non-essential travel until late October In October, he announced Hawaii was welcoming visitors again, beginning November 1, Despite the wild swings in arrivals over the mid-to-later half of , at this point in time, many Hawaii tourism experts forecast regular travel trends to return as soon as the Spring or Summer of The outbreak of the delta variant significantly complicated things over the last couple of months in late , and new variants may continue to do so.
We're monitoring this situation closely. Truthfully, historical trends likely won't mean as much as they did before the pandemic in the near term. Despite the summer surge in Hawaii travel, we still expect the tourism industry in Hawaii to take several months, if not years, to recover from the effects of COVID fully.
Unfortunately, the total effects of this situation will not be known for months to come. We'll keep you posted As is to be expected, when more people are 'on-island' visiting the Hawaiian Islands - accommodation, rental, and flight costs will increase as well.
To avoid the crowds and keep rates lower, you can always try visiting during non-peak visitation periods i. When preparing for your trip, the following graphic should help provide a general idea of the average rates during different times of the year.
These rates fluctuate by island, but these figures still allow you to prepare accordingly. While Hawaii is a great destination year-round, the best opportunity for good weather exists during April, May, September, and October. Learn more about Hawaii weather. Hawaii has visitors during all months of the year, but typically, if you want to avoid the crowds , visit in either November excluding Thanksgiving or May for the quietest scene on the islands.
Learn more about When to Travel to Hawaii. As a rule of thumb, book early - no later than months before you go! It's not uncommon for the Best Accommodations in Hawaii to get booked quickly, especially during the summer months over holidays.
Be sure to check our Hotel Rates for the best prices and to compare all the top travel sites in one quick search. The best prices for Hawaii flights can vary dramatically throughout the year, depending on a variety of factors. Generally speaking, to find the best rates, we advise visitors to start searching for flights four months before your trip and to book no later than one month before your planned departure.
Using this approach should provide you the best opportunity to find a good deal. Flying during the middle of the week will save you a lot of money, especially when flying from geographically further away. Generally, the most affordable rates for both flights and hotels in Hawaii will be primarily during the fall and somewhat so during the spring. For accommodations, the months of September through November sometimes into early December offer the best hotel deals , again excluding Thanksgiving.
Sign up for our Hawaii eNewsletter , a bi-weekly email containing travel tips, to also receive exclusive Hawaii discounts, deals, specials, and other promotional offers. Hawaii offers fantastic snorkeling, diving, and swimming opportunities for much of the year, but the best times are the summer months. During this period the surf will be less intense than during the winter, the water will be warmer, and the weather more cooperative - creating the perfect conditions for exploring in the water around the islands.
In our opinion, Maui snorkeling is the best you'll find in the entire state, followed by snorkeling on the Big Island. Both islands offer great snorkeling locations largely protected from surf and tradewinds on the leeward side of each island.
To provide yourself the best opportunity to partake in this winter sport, visit during February or March. Be sure to prepare accordingly, as there are limited facilities and you will need a 4x4 vehicle to reach the summit.
The best time to find a good bargain on cruises, including inter-island cruises, will be late November through mid-December. Winter months are often more expensive due to increased visitation , and typically wetter - but do offer the opportunity for whale watching late November through early April.
Each winter, Humpback Whales migrate from Alaska to the warm waters surrounding Hawaii to mate and give birth to their calves. The best opportunities for whale watching will be from late November through mid-April; February and March often provide the best opportunities for sightings.
As noted in the weather question, to avoid the wettest weather, try and plan your wedding for the summer months; anytime from late April until late October is usually a pretty safe bet.
The middle of the summer will be warmer but is also typically the driest. Hurricane season runs from June through November as well, but storms are historically rare events. Ultimately, all factors considered - the best month for a destination wedding in Hawaii is in May. As with most things in Hawaii, the hiking is excellent year-round, but the best months for hitting the trails are during the late spring and early fall April, May, September, and October. Airfares and hotels are more expensive, with fewer available deals.
Cars are also at a premium, no discounts on that front either. Some car categories are sold out months in advance. Christmas and New Year's in Hawaii are premium vacation dates. Traveling to Hawaii in the summer is not usually as expensive as during the winter break but you will be dealing with larger crowds and more kids. August tends to be the most crowded month and the one with the fewest specials available.
Typically night-free specials and airfare breaks are determined by volume. If hotels are not booked to capacity, they may add discounts, usually of the last minute variety. As far as airfares, it is possible to get lower airfares if you book well in advance and travel mid-week. Just remember, summer is family time in Hawaii. Waikiki Beach tends to be the most crowded spot in the islands. Both are warm, but the winter months have considerably more rain.
In some areas of the Hawaiian Islands, it rains every day during this time of year, but usually no longer than for three days straight in one particular spot.
During the high seasons the islands will be more crowded with tourists trying to escape the cold weather of the more northern regions. Hotels, resorts, and other businesses on the island use this time to increase their prices, while during the low tourism season, vacationers will be able to find accommodations at discounted rates.
The peak tourism season in Hawaii starts in the middle of December up until either the end of March or mid-April. During this time Hawaii is a very popular vacation destination, particularly during the last two weeks of December.
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