What's the climate in Hawaii?

Question

im going to hawaii this febraury how is the climate during this time of the year??

Answer 1

It all depends upon WHERE you are going. For example, I live in Wailuku on the island of Maui. We are relatively close to the ocean, so the weather is relatively warm with regular tradewinds. However, if you live "Upcountry" (i.e., Makawao, Kula, Pukalani, Keokea, Ulupalakua), it is a bit chilly b/c the higher elevation, the colder the temperature, esp. at night! Just to give you an idea: residents of Kula tend to have fireplaces... Here in Wailuku, we sleep with our windows open and wear socks only to work or the gym or those odd days when it is wet and/or cold.

Maui County (i.e., Maui, Lana'i, Kaho'olawe, and Moloka'i) tends to be dryer, however with many exceptions, such as the windward side of the islands and certain valleys). Hawai'i County varies greatly due to the topography, elevation ranges (from sea level to 14,000 feet atop Mauna Kea!), and pronounced climates; however, Kona tends to be hot and Hilo tends to be on the rainy side and Waimea/Kamuela tend to be clear/warm during the day and chilly at night. Despite the development, O'ahu has distinct climates, and it tends to rain on the windward side and in certain valleys (esp. Manoa). and Kaua'i is a weather study in itself.

I'd suggest reading weather veteran Glenn James' useful website: Hawai'i Weather Today, (URL listed below). There is also the University of Hawai'i Meteorology Weather Website (URL below). And of course, good old NOAA (URL below).

I'd also suggest that you access the newspaper for your particular destination. Below are the URL's for newspapers that cover the weather and happenings of each island. And in the worst case scenario, you can always buy a sweater/sweatshirt/jacket...

Oh, and since we've been having A LOT of recent seismic activity and tsunami warnings, I've included the USGS and Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. Keep in mind that Hawai'i is in a very active, dynamic, and remote archipelago. Have fun!

Answer 2

I was in Waikiki in January of last year. The daytime temps were in the upper 70s to low 80s, nights were in the 60s.

I visited Maui in December. The daytime highs were in the mid to upper 80's. Night was in the mid 60s.

Since it is winter it may be a little winder or wet than during the summer, but it shouldn't be too bad. Some places are warmer than others, just depends on where you're at.

Answer 3

always balmy