On the cooler side.
March in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Honolulu.
The wettest month of the year.
Around the yearly average.
Close to the yearly wind average.
Near the middle of the yearly UV range.
Humidity stays close to the yearly norm.
Monthly climate breakdown
A detailed look at the typical climate conditions for March.
Thermal profile
Temperature
Typical daytime high
- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Light window
Sunshine
12 h
Average daylight
- UV index (max)
- 9
- Typical sun hours
- 06:38 - 18:40
Wet-day pattern
Rain & Snow
Typical rainfall
- Rainy days
- 15 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 51%
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 March 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 March. Temperature 24.9°C.
Historical disruption baseline
Typical disruptions in March
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in March.
Strong gusts Measures: Strong gust days (>=60 km/h). Observed about 17% of days (5.3 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
5.3 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 8% of days (2.4 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.4 days / month
- Share of days
- ~8% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~51mm (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 8% of days (2.4 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.4 days / month
- Share of days
- ~8% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~51mm (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.
Stormy conditions Measures: Storm-impact proxy days. Observed about 2% of days (0.6 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.6 days / month
- Share of days
- ~2% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~79km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Stormy conditions are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Muggy days Measures: Muggy days (dew point >=20C). Observed about 7% of days (2.2 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.2 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 4% of days (1.4 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.4 days / month
- Share of days
- ~4% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~66mm (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.
Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 0.5 days/month in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.5 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~76mm (P95)
Why this matters
Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~1 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 (0.4 days/month) in March. 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 ~78mm (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.
Severe gusts Measures: Severe gust days (>=80 km/h). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~96km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Severe gusts are possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Wind disruption Measures: Disruptive wind days. Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~95km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Disruptive wind is possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 66% of days (20.5 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
20.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~66% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~70km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Gusty conditions are possible on ~20 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 62% of days (19.4 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
19.4 days / month
- Share of days
- ~62% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~14mm (P95)
Why this matters
Measurable rain is possible on ~19 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Humid days Measures: Humid days (dew point >=18C). Observed about 47% of days (14.5 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
14.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~47% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~21°C (P95)
Why this matters
Humid conditions are possible on ~14 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 47% of days (14.5 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
14.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~47% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~20h (P95)
Why this matters
Several rainy hours are possible on ~14 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 34% of days (10.7 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
10.7 days / month
- Share of days
- ~34% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
Cloudy skies are possible on ~11 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 30% of days (9.2 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
9.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~30% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~21h (P95)
Why this matters
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~9 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 22% of days (6.9 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
6.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~22% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~88% (P95)
Why this matters
High humidity is possible on ~7 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 22% of days (6.8 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
6.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~22% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~23°C (P95)
Why this matters
Warm nights are possible on ~7 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 18% of days (5.6 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
5.6 days / month
- Share of days
- ~18% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~6 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 17% of days (5.2 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
5.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~17% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~33km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Breezy conditions are possible on ~5 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 7% of days (2.3 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~7% 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 7% of days (2.2 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~7% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~21°C (P95)
Why this matters
Convective risk signal appears on ~2 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Windy days Measures: Windy days (mean wind >=35 km/h). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in March. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~42km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Strong mean winds are possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
Is March a good time to visit Honolulu?
Typical March days in Honolulu reach highs of 25°C (77°F) with nights around 21°C (70°F). It usually feels warm by day and mild after dark. It is among the wetter months, so it is wise to have some indoor backup plans or flexible activities.
What are temperatures like in March?
In March, you can usually expect highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows near 21°C (70°F). That means warm days and mild nights, so pack layers you can add or remove.
How much does it rain in March?
Rainfall in March averages 57 mm (2.2 in) across roughly 15 days. Overall it is a very wet time of year, so a light rain jacket and waterproof shoes are very handy.
How many hours of daylight are there in March?
You can expect about 12 hours of daylight in March. Sunrise is typically around 06:38 and sunset near 18:40. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.
How strong is the sun in March?
UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 9), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Is it windy in March?
In March, average wind speeds are around 17 km/h (11 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 64 km/h (40 mph). On the ground, it is it is a notably windy place, and strong gusts are fairly common.