What November feels like in Honolulu
Honolulu lies in the tropics and stays warm all year, without a sharp split into seasons. Days are warm enough for short sleeves, and time outdoors is easy. There is little difference between day and night: nights stay warm, and evenings feel much like the afternoon. Some humidity hangs in the air, noticeable when the sun is strong.
Rain in Honolulu in November
Wet days are occasional rather than regular, about one day in 4. Wet days average about 5.5 mm (0.2 in), enough to soak you without an umbrella. Across the year Honolulu averages about 4.6 mm per rainy day, so November is typical.
Daylight and sunshine in November
In mid-November, sunrise is at about 6:42 am and sunset at about 5:50 pm (local time) — 11 h 8 min of daylight. Evenings are drawing in — 33 min less daylight than mid-October. About 92% of daylight hours are sunny; in short, skies are mostly clear.
How November compares to the rest of the year
Ranked by average high, November comes out as the 6th warmest month in Honolulu. Compared with October, afternoons are 1.3°C (2.3°F) cooler, with 4 mm more rain. The cooling trend carries on into December. The next month's average high: 25.4°C (77.7°F).
Who November suits
- Sightseeing: a good fit — comfortable enough to explore on foot all day.
- 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 November
Sunglasses
Bright days make sunglasses worth packing.
Quick questions
How warm is Honolulu in November?
Expect around 26.6°C (79.9°F) in the afternoon and 22.8°C (73°F) at night, which most visitors would call warm.
Does it rain a lot in Honolulu in November?
Only moderately: roughly 7 wet days and 38 mm, usually moderate rain.
What should I wear in Honolulu in November?
Based on the averages: sunglasses. Evenings feel similar to the day, so the same clothes work from morning to night.
Is November or December better for visiting Honolulu?
On our 12-month climate ranking, November comes out ahead (#2 of 12 vs #4). December is cooler and has more rainy days.