Honolulu in February:
properly hot, occasional rain

Honolulu, United States · Records from 2006 to 2025. Not a forecast.

Mean high27°Hottest day 30.8° (2016)
Mean low20°Coldest night 15.4° (2007)
Rain days6 days0-14 by year
Rainfall49mmDaylight 11.2 → 11.7 h
Honolulu's 12 months iBest: December to February
Trip types Beach Finecool seaSightseeing on foot Finemostly dry
Humidity74%4 muggy days
Clear days8 days5 overcast days
Mean wind16 km/h1 windy day
Sea temperature24.7°24.2-25° by year (last 6)
Sunrise / sunset (15th)07:02 / 18:29Daylight 11.2 → 11.7 h

Honolulu in February

A good winter month for whale watching. The sea is on the cool side, so swimming can feel brisk. Valentine's Day and the Presidents' Day weekend bring many mainland visitors.

Honolulu in February ran hot: 27°C by day and 20°C at night. By midday the shade was the best seat in town. With about 6 rain days, showers were an occasional nuisance rather than the rule. In 2013, February had no rain day at all; in 2018 it had 14.

Hurricanes i No tropical storm passed within 300 km in this month over the last 20 years. Hurricanes: July to October

Date by date i

‹ January February 2027 March ›
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1-6rain on 28% of days27° 19°
7-13rain on 13% of days27° 19°
14-20rain on 28% of days27° 20°
21-27rain on 15% of days27° 20°
February 28rain on 30% of days27° 20°

0-5/206-8/209-11/2012-20/20

1-6rain on 28% of days27° 19°
7-13rain on 13% of days27° 19°
14-20rain on 28% of days27° 20°
21-27rain on 15% of days27° 20°
February 28rain on 30% of days27° 20°
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20061mm
2007none
2008none
2009none
2010none
2011none
20121mm
2013none
20141mm
201520mm
2016none
2017none
201830mm
20195mm
2020none
20211mm
2022none
2023none
20242mm
20253mm
Holidays in February (2027)
  • February 15 Washington's Birthday

1 Local public holiday or break (busier, pricier)

Your trip dates, the past 20 years

Trip dates ~

You can also click two dates on the axis. Hover a cell to see that day's rain.
Trip rain days Month rain days
2006
0 d 8 d
2007
1 d 3 d
2008
1 d 6 d
2009
1 d 1 d
2010
1 d 4 d
2011
3 d 10 d
2012
1 d 6 d
2013
0 d 0 d
2014
0 d 9 d
2015
0 d 3 d
2016
0 d 1 d
2017
1 d 6 d
2018
1 d 14 d
2019
2 d 11 d
2020
3 d 8 d
2021
0 d 6 d
2022
0 d 2 d
2023
1 d 11 d
2024
2 d 6 d
2025
0 d 2 d
Years with rain
Tap a date to start, tap another to end. Each cell is that date in one year.
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Rain days on trip
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No rain1-9 mm10 mm or more Dates outside your trip are dimmed.

One row per year, one cell per day. 2013 had 0 rain days, 2018 had 14.

Honolulu through the year

MonthHighLowRain daysRainfallSea
JanuaryGood 27°19°5 days35mm 25°
FebruaryGood 27°20°6 days49mm 25°
March 28°20°7 days61mm 25°
April 29°21°6 days36mm 25°
May 29°22°3 days26mm 25°
June 31°23°2 days16mm 26°
July 31°24°3 days15mm 26°
August 32°24°3 days28mm 27°
September 31°24°3 days19mm 27°
October 31°23°5 days36mm 27°
November 29°22°5 days44mm 27°
DecemberGood 28°21°6 days71mm 26°

Common questions

Does it rain a lot in Honolulu in February?

Over the past 20 years February averaged 6 rain days (1 mm or more) out of 28. Individual years ran from 0 in the driest to 14 in the wettest.

What should I wear in Honolulu in February?

Days averaged 27°C and nights 20°C. Pack a compact umbrella, T-shirts, a light layer for the evenings, sunscreen plus a hat, and a swimsuit.

Can you swim in Honolulu in February?

Sea surface temperature averaged 24.7°C in February, comfortable for swimming. Year to year it ranged 24.2-25°C. Check local flags for waves and jellyfish on the day.

Is February a good time to visit Honolulu?

On warmth and rain days alone, Honolulu's easiest months were December to February. February ranked 2 of 12, close to the top.

How many clear days does Honolulu get in February?

About 8 clear days (under 30% cloud on average) and 5 overcast days (80% or more).