Sun, sea & sand

Honolulu, Hawaii weather in September

Temperature, sea and sunshine in September: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

97

Holiday weather in September

Excellent

Best time to visit: January – December

Air temperature28°CNight 25°
Sea temperature26.9°Cwarm
Sunshine10hrs / dayof 12.3 h daylight
Rainy days6days / month18 mm

What is the weather like in Honolulu, Hawaii in September?

In September, Honolulu, Hawaii is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 18 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Honolulu, Hawaii.

September compared

How the weather changes from August to October. Tap a month to open it.

AugustAugSeptemberSepOctoberOct
Score969795
Day28°28°27°
Night25°25°24°
Sea27°27°27°
Sun10 h10 h9 h
Rain days768

More details for September

Daylight
12 h 18 min06:18 – 18:36
UV index
11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
Muggy days
30 daysdew point 18 °C or more
Wind
21 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
41 %on average
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Time zone
UTC−10Pacific/Honolulu

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
  • Seaweight 25 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %84 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in September

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Insect repellent

Honolulu, Hawaii in September: quick answers

Is Honolulu, Hawaii hot in September?

Yes. In September, Honolulu, Hawaii is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C and nights stay around 25 °C.

Can you swim in Honolulu, Hawaii in September?

Yes. In September the sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.

Does it rain much in Honolulu, Hawaii in September?

Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 18 mm.

Honolulu, Hawaii month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)