What July feels like in Honolulu
As a tropical city, Honolulu is warm all year; July is not part of a clear dry or wet season. Expect proper heat in the afternoon — slow down between noon and four. The gap between afternoon and night is small, so nights stay warm and the temperature hardly changes after dark. Some humidity hangs in the air, noticeable when the sun is strong.
Rain in Honolulu in July
Wet days are occasional rather than regular, about one day in 4. When it rains, it is usually light: about 3.2 mm (0.1 in) per rainy day, more drizzle than downpour. That is lighter than the city's yearly norm of about 4.6 mm per rainy day. It is among the three driest months of the year.
Daylight and sunshine in July
Mid-month, Honolulu gets 13 h 19 min of daylight, from sunrise near 5:58 am to sunset near 7:17 pm. Day length barely changes from mid-June (6 min shorter). Measured sunshine covers about 96% of the daylight — skies are mostly clear.
How July compares to the rest of the year
July is the 3rd warmest month of the year in Honolulu. Against June, the average high is 0.6°C (1.1°F) higher, with 1 mm more rain. Temperatures barely move from one month to the next here. By August, typical highs are 28.4°C (83.1°F).
Who July suits
- Sightseeing: a good fit — the weather rarely gets in the way of a city walk.
- Parks & outdoor: less ideal — afternoons are too warm to linger outside.
- Beach: less ideal — too many rainy days.
- Hiking: a good fit — mild temperatures for trails.
Tips for visiting Honolulu in July
Sunglasses
Bright days make sunglasses worth packing.
Quick questions
How warm is Honolulu in July?
Expect around 28°C (82.4°F) in the afternoon and 23.8°C (74.8°F) at night, which most visitors would call hot.
Does it rain a lot in Honolulu in July?
Only moderately: roughly 7 wet days and 22 mm, usually light showers.
What should I wear in Honolulu in July?
Based on the averages: sunglasses. Evenings feel similar to the day, so the same clothes work from morning to night.
Is July or August better for visiting Honolulu?
July, narrowly: it ranks #8 of 12 among Honolulu's months, against #9 for the other.