On the cooler side.
February in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Honolulu.
Typical rainfall for the year.
Around the yearly average.
Usually calmer than most months.
Near the middle of the yearly UV range.
One of the less humid months.
Monthly climate breakdown
A detailed look at the typical climate conditions for February.
Thermal profile
Temperature
Typical daytime high
- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Light window
Sunshine
11.5 h
Average daylight
- UV index (max)
- 8
- Typical sun hours
- 07:01 - 18:28
Wet-day pattern
Rain & Snow
Typical rainfall
- Rainy days
- 11 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 44%
Air feel
Humidity & Wind
73%
Average humidity
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Historical daily baseline
Daily climate explorer
Pick a day to inspect the usual conditions through February in Honolulu. Based on a 30-year historical climate baseline, not a forecast.
Primary control
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Secondary context
Monthly trend
Median daytime highs across the month, with a softer low line.
Day 15 selected for February. Temperature 24.4°C.
Historical disruption baseline
Typical disruptions in February
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in February.
Strong gusts Measures: Strong gust days (>=60 km/h). Observed about 17% of days (4.7 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
4.7 days / month
- Share of days
- ~17% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~76km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Strong gusts are possible on ~5 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 6% of days (1.7 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.7 days / month
- Share of days
- ~6% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~36mm (P95)
Why this matters
Rain disruption risk appears on ~2 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 6% of days (1.7 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.7 days / month
- Share of days
- ~6% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~36mm (P95)
Why this matters
Washout conditions are possible on ~2 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Muggy days Measures: Muggy days (dew point >=20C). Observed about 7% of days (2.0 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~7% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~21°C (P95)
Why this matters
Muggy conditions are possible on ~2 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
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Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 3% of days (1.0 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~3% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~42mm (P95)
Why this matters
Heavy rain is possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Stormy conditions Measures: Storm-impact proxy days. Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.4 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~89km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Stormy conditions are possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 0.4 days/month in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.4 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~26mm (P95)
Why this matters
Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Very heavy rain Measures: Very heavy rain days (>=25mm). Observed about 1% of days (0.3 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~44mm (P95)
Why this matters
Very heavy rain is possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 63% of days (17.8 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
17.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~63% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~71km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Gusty conditions are possible on ~18 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 52% of days (14.7 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
14.7 days / month
- Share of days
- ~52% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~13mm (P95)
Why this matters
Measurable rain is possible on ~15 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Humid days Measures: Humid days (dew point >=18C). Observed about 42% of days (12.0 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
12.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~42% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~21°C (P95)
Why this matters
Humid conditions are possible on ~12 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 37% of days (10.3 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
10.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~37% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~19h (P95)
Why this matters
Several rainy hours are possible on ~10 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 27% of days (7.5 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
7.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~27% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
Cloudy skies are possible on ~8 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 21% of days (6.0 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
6.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~21% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~21h (P95)
Why this matters
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~6 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 21% of days (5.9 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
5.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~21% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~88% (P95)
Why this matters
High humidity is possible on ~6 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Warm nights Measures: Warm nights (min >=22C). Observed about 18% of days (5.0 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
5.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~18% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~23°C (P95)
Why this matters
Warm nights are possible on ~5 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Breezy days Measures: Breezy days (mean wind >=25 km/h). Observed about 14% of days (4.1 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
4.1 days / month
- Share of days
- ~14% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~33km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Breezy conditions are possible on ~4 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 13% of days (3.8 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
3.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~13% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~4 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 5% of days (1.5 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~5% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
Overcast skies are possible on ~2 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Convective risk Measures: Convective storm risk proxy. Observed about 5% of days (1.3 days/month) in February. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~5% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~21°C (P95)
Why this matters
Convective risk signal appears on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
Is February a good time to visit Honolulu?
Typical February days in Honolulu reach highs of 24°C (75°F) with nights around 21°C (70°F). It usually feels warm by day and mild after dark. Overall, February sits in the middle of the Honolulu climate range.
What are temperatures like in February?
Daytime temperatures in February typically peak near 24°C (75°F), while nights drop to around 21°C (70°F). Expect warm afternoons and mild evenings.
How much does it rain in February?
Rainfall in February averages 39 mm (1.5 in) across roughly 11 days. Overall it is a quite rainy time of year, so a light rain jacket and waterproof shoes are very handy.
How many hours of daylight are there in February?
You can expect about 11 hours of daylight in February. Sunrise is typically around 07:01 and sunset near 18:28. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.
How strong is the sun in February?
UV levels are often high (around 8). Regular sunscreen and a hat are recommended.
Is it windy in February?
In February, average wind speeds are around 16 km/h (10 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 63 km/h (39 mph). On the ground, it is it is a notably windy place, and strong gusts are fairly common.