Hawaii Weather in July

July is in the middle of the Hawaiian summer. You will find beautifully warm air temperatures between 73°F and 84°F and also the water has warmed up to its high of maximal 89°F. Nights are also pleasantly warm. The average rainfall in July is one of the lowest with an average of 7 rainy days and the daily sunshine reaches its maximum of 9 hours.

As it’s school summer break time, the number of visitors is at its peak. But it´s worth mentioning here that given the number and size of the different islands, you would rarely ever feel crowded when travelling to Hawaii. As expected the time around the 4th of July is one of the busiest. You will also be able to see observe some great 4th of July fireworks.

Best Time to visit Hawaii

Based on the weather we can safely recommend any time of the year for a vacation in Hawaii. The sun will shine daily and trade winds will provide a refreshing breeze.

In Hawaii the weather has only two seasons. The warm, dry summer where the temperatures reach from 81°F to 89°F is called ’Kau’ and the winter which lasts from November until April is called ’Hooilo’. In the winter season temperatures reach from 68°F to 81°F and the trade winds are slightly stronger. This time of the year is ideal for surfers who love the higher waves.

Things to know about Hawaii

Hawaii is a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean and the 6 main islands of Hawaii are Oahu, Kauai, Maui, Hawaii, Molokai and Lanai.
Hawaii simply offers everything vacation wise- from turquoise seawater to white sand beaches, beautiful waterfalls, rainforests, mountains, active volcanoes and even snow! You can enjoy huge shopping malls or explore the endless activities in the nature. The weather on the different islands is quite contrasting. On the big island of Hawaii, for example, you may sunbathe at the beach and swim in the ocean even during winter months (November until February). Straight after you could go for a walk in the snow on the mountain Mauna Kea. Hawaii’s mountains reach heights up to 13796 ft and offer diverse climate zones - from subtropical to sub-arctic. However, along the coast the weather is pleasantly warm all year round.

The island of Kauai is also called the ‘garden island’ and is host to one of the most impressive landscapes in all of the South Pacific.

Hawaii’s capital Honolulu is situated on the island of Oahu. Oahu is also called the ‘heart of Hawaii’ and you will find many of the legendary surf beaches such as Haleiwa.

The island of Molokai is famous for its rustic charm and beauty.

Lanai is the island of contrast and balances relaxing luxury with rough nature.

Maui offers a huge amount of unforgettable experiences from its famous beaches to the mountain Haleakala.

Finally, on the Big Island of Hawaii you can explore endlessly. From active volcanoes to coffee farms, beautiful beaches and a rich history you will not get bored.

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