Waikiki in November
Great time to visit
November wraps up the best weather months with comfortable temperatures and light crowds. It's your last shot at reasonable prices before winter migration begins.
Weather
November maintains beautiful conditions with warm days and pleasantly cool evenings. Trade winds blow steadily keeping humidity comfortable. Rain increases slightly but usually comes as brief, refreshing showers rather than long storms.
29°C high22°C low7 rain days
Crowds & Cost
moderate crowds
~$315/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Thanksgiving celebrations
- •Triple Crown of Surfing begins (North Shore)
November Tips
- •Last chance for reasonable rates before winter crowds arrive
- •Perfect weather for all activities from beach to mountains
- •Thanksgiving week sees a surge in visitors - plan accordingly
All Months
April, May, September, October, and November give you the sweet spot — fewer crowds, lower hotel rates, and weather that's still perfect. Ocean temperatures hover around 77°F year-round, so you're never dealing with cold water.
Avoid December through March if you can. Hotel rates double, beaches get packed, and you'll wait 45 minutes for a table at decent restaurants. Plus, this is when the North Shore gets its big waves, which sounds cool but actually makes some beaches too rough for swimming.
Summer (June-August) brings the calmest ocean conditions, perfect for kids and nervous swimmers. But it's also peak family travel season, so expect Disney World-level crowds at popular spots like the Honolulu Zoo and Diamond Head.
Waikiki Scores
Solo
8/10
Couples
8/10
Families
9/10
Adventure
6/10
Budget
3/10
Luxury
9/10
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