Kauai
A coastline so sheer that the only way to see most of it is by boat or helicopter, a canyon nicknamed the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, and a rainforest interior wet enough to be one of the soggiest spots on earth.
The best time to visit Kauai is Apr–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (80°F). Local time there is 08:03 (UTC-10).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
April · high 77°F · rain 4.8in · 12.6h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Lihue, Kauai, this page’s gateway
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C76°F | 127mm5.0in | 10.9h10.9h | |
| February | 24°C75°F | 123mm4.8in | 11.4h11.4h | |
| March | 24°C75°F | 188mm7.4in | 12.0h12.0h | |
| April | 25°C77°F | 121mm4.8in | 12.6h12.6h | in the recommended window |
| May | 26°C78°F | 151mm5.9in | 13.2h13.2h | in the recommended window |
| June | 26°C79°F | 158mm6.2in | 13.5h13.5h | in the recommended window |
| July | 27°C80°F | 168mm6.6in | 13.4h13.4h | in the recommended window |
| August | 27°C81°F | 122mm4.8in | 12.9h12.9h | in the recommended window |
| September | 27°C81°F | 135mm5.3in | 12.2h12.2h | in the recommended window |
| October | 27°C81°F | 113mm4.4in | 11.6h11.6h | in the recommended window |
| November | 26°C79°F | 114mm4.5in | 11.1h11.1h | |
| December | 25°C77°F | 179mm7.0in | 10.8h10.8h |
Good to know
- Currency
- USD · United States dollar
- Language
- English
- Driving
- on the right
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When is the best time to visit Kauai?
The best time to visit Kauai is Apr–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (80°F).
How warm does Kauai get?
Typical daytime highs in Kauai are Mar–May 25°C (77°F), Jun–Aug 27°C (80°F), Sep–Nov 27°C (80°F), Dec–Feb 25°C (76°F).
Is Kauai expensive?
On the ground, Kauai is high-end.
What sort of trip is Kauai good for?
Kauai is good for landscape doing the heavy lifting, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing, sunshine and salt water, moving about and doing things.