Lihue in November
Great time to visit
November offers great weather with fewer crowds except Thanksgiving week. Perfect shoulder season with good deals and comfortable conditions.
Weather
November maintains October's pleasant temperatures while trade winds strengthen further. This marks the beginning of the transition to wetter season, but rainfall increases gradually. Humidity stays comfortable thanks to consistent breezes.
28°C high21°C low8 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$180/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Thanksgiving week
- •Veterans Day observances
November Tips
- •Thanksgiving week sees a brief surge in visitors from mainland
- •Great month for whale watching as humpbacks start arriving
- •Hotel deals improve significantly outside holiday week
All Months
April through May gives you the sweet spot — dry weather before summer crowds arrive. Hotel rates drop 30% from winter peaks, and you'll actually find parking at popular spots. Trade winds keep temperatures comfortable in the low 80s.
September through November works even better for deals. Hurricane season sounds scary but rarely affects Kauai directly. You get warm ocean temps, fewer families (kids are back in school), and restaurant reservations become possible again.
Avoid December through March unless you book months ahead. Winter brings humpback whales and perfect weather, but also doubles hotel rates and packs every beach. Summer (June-August) means hot, humid days and mainland families everywhere. The ocean stays calm, but so does your bank account after paying peak prices.
Lihue Scores
Solo
7/10
Couples
9/10
Families
9/10
Adventure
8/10
Budget
4/10
Luxury
8/10
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