Honolulu weather in May (Hawaii, United States of America)

This month is known as a warm month. The average maximum daytime temperature in Honolulu in May lies at 27.7°C (81.86°F). The average minimum temperature goes down to around 20.1°C (68.18°F) (often the minimum temperature is noted at night).

Rainfall during May is moderate with an average of 53mm (2.1 inches). There are generally around 15 rainy days. If you enjoy blue skies and sunshine, then this is a great time to go to Honolulu with 281 hours of sun during the entire month.

 

Honolulu, monthly averages in May

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Min Temperature 20 °C  

Max Temperature 27 °C  

Water Temperature 25 °C *  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 52mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 281 hrs *  

Percentage Sunshine 69% *  

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20-29ºC / 68-84ºF and not too much precipitation (less than 90mm / 3.5inches a month).

So what to wear in May? Visitors traveling to Honolulu might want to wear airy clothing, t-shirts and other summer cloths. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool on a hot day. With a water temperature of around 25.0°C (77°F), this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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