Monthly climate guide

Honolulu in February

February in Honolulu is late winter, with a settled seasonal pattern already in place. The month is warm and inviting for long walks, with only small changes from morning to evening. Most days feel close to what the averages suggest, with straightforward pacing. The daylight window is balanced for full days without endless late evenings.

Annual ranking snapshot

Ranked across 12 months

February in context

How it compares to the rest of the year in Honolulu.

Hottest (avg)
COOLER
#12 / 12

On the cooler side.

Wettest (avg)
IN-BETWEEN
#5 / 12

Typical rainfall for the year.

Daylight Hours
IN-BETWEEN
#9 / 12

Around the yearly average.

Windiest (avg)
WIND
#10 / 12

Usually calmer than most months.

Highest UV
UV
#9 / 12

Near the middle of the yearly UV range.

Most Humid
HUMID
#10 / 12

One of the less humid months.

Climate normals

Four planning pillars

Monthly climate breakdown

A detailed look at the typical climate conditions for February.

Thermal profile

Temperature

Typical daytime high

Nighttime low
Feels like (avg)

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)
Wind (max gusts)

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

Day 15 selected

Median daytime highs across the month, with a softer low line.

Daily climate explorer for FebruaryMonthly trend chart for the selected climate metric, with the chosen day marked.1520253011528°C
Median temperatureMedian lowTypical range

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.

Wind High impact

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 High impact

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.

Rain High impact

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.

Humidity Moderate

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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Rain High impact

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.

Wind High impact

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.

Rain High impact

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.

Rain High impact

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.

Wind Minor

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.

Rain Minor

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.

Humidity Minor

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.

Rain Minor

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.

Cloud Minor

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.

Rain Minor

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.

Humidity Minor

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.

Heat Minor

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.

Wind Minor

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.

Cloud Minor

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.

Cloud Minor

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.

Humidity Minor

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.

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