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What to wear in Honolulu (Hawaii) in May
For what to wear in Honolulu (Hawaii) in May, light daytime clothing is usually comfortable, with one light layer for strong air-conditioning or late evenings. A compact umbrella is worth carrying for passing showers or wetter days.
Travel takeaway: For many travelers, these temperatures are comfortable for city sightseeing when you pack one flexible layer.
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Honolulu (Hawaii): 12-month travel weather
Honolulu is warm year-round. May–October is usually drier, while November–April sees somewhat more rain, often as short showers.
Monthly labels summarize typical climate patterns for trip planning. Always check the latest forecast and tropical-storm alerts before departure.
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Honolulu (Hawaii) 2026 events & busy periods
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King Kamehameha Celebration
📅 Jun 12, 2026 · Oʻahu lei-draping ceremony
A traditional ceremony drapes long flower leis over the King Kamehameha I statue in downtown Honolulu, with related commemorative events and possible nearby traffic changes.
Check official source →⚠️ Busy / closure period
Aloha Festivals
📅 Centered on September each year · details vary
Hawaiian music, hula, parades and street events take place around Waikīkī. Kalākaua Avenue can be especially busy on major event days.
Check official source →Event dates, holiday schedules and opening hours can change. Recheck the linked official tourism or government source before departure.
Honolulu (Hawaii) Weather in May
2016–2025 · 10 complete years averaged · °F
Honolulu (Hawaii) in May · recent 3 years
Compare the most recent complete year with the two years before it. Daily high / low temperatures are shown in °F.
CalendarNo measurable rain🌧️ Rain⛈️ Thunderstorm❄️ SnowHigh / Low · °F
⭐ May 2025 · latest complete year☔ 15 days · 36.6 mm
6
🌦️
27.3°C/20.7°C
🌧️ 1.8 mm
11
🌦️
27.3°C/22.4°C
🌧️ 1.3 mm
12
🌦️
27.7°C/21.5°C
🌧️ 2.2 mm
14
🌦️
27.9°C/21.8°C
🌧️ 1.7 mm
15
🌦️
27.5°C/21.9°C
🌧️ 1.7 mm
16
🌦️
26.6°C/22.2°C
🌧️ 5.6 mm
21
🌦️
27.3°C/21.1°C
🌧️ 2.3 mm
22
🌦️
27.6°C/20.9°C
🌧️ 2.6 mm
23
🌦️
27.4°C/21.8°C
🌧️ 1.2 mm
24
🌦️
27.7°C/21.4°C
🌧️ 1.7 mm
May 2024☔ 19 days · 165.1 mm
3
🌦️
26.5°C/21.1°C
🌧️ 1.4 mm
4
🌦️
25.8°C/20.9°C
🌧️ 2.4 mm
8
🌦️
27.2°C/20.8°C
🌧️ 1.9 mm
9
🌦️
26.8°C/20.4°C
🌧️ 3.5 mm
11
🌦️
26.3°C/18.5°C
🌧️ 1.1 mm
12
🌦️
27.1°C/19.1°C
🌧️ 1.6 mm
13
🌧️
28.4°C/20.1°C
🌧️ 13.2 mm
14
🌧️
26.5°C/20.5°C
🌧️ 12 mm
15
🌧️
26.6°C/20.3°C
🌧️ 10.4 mm
16
🌧️
24.4°C/20.8°C
🌧️ 47.3 mm
17
🌧️
26.7°C/20.5°C
🌧️ 29.3 mm
18
🌧️
26.1°C/21.6°C
🌧️ 18.1 mm
19
🌧️
26.8°C/21.8°C
🌧️ 2.1 mm
20
🌦️
27.5°C/20.8°C
🌧️ 2.3 mm
22
🌦️
27.6°C/21.5°C
🌧️ 3.6 mm
23
🌦️
26.9°C/22.5°C
🌧️ 1.6 mm
28
🌦️
26.7°C/22.4°C
🌧️ 1.8 mm
May 2023☔ 12 days · 42.3 mm
2
🌦️
24.4°C/20.5°C
🌧️ 5.2 mm
12
🌦️
26.2°C/20.3°C
🌧️ 1.7 mm
13
🌧️
26.2°C/20.5°C
🌧️ 2.2 mm
18
🌦️
24.3°C/22.1°C
🌧️ 9.3 mm
19
🌧️
26.3°C/21.5°C
🌧️ 3.2 mm
25
🌧️
26.2°C/21.8°C
🌧️ 3.3 mm
26
🌦️
26.3°C/21.5°C
🌧️ 1.3 mm
30
🌦️
27.1°C/22.6°C
🌧️ 1.1 mm
31
🌦️
27.4°C/22.5°C
🌧️ 2.2 mm
Historical calendars use Open-Meteo reanalysis data. A rainy day is counted when daily precipitation is at least 1 mm. Conditions at a specific hotel, beach or station can differ.
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