Makawao (HI) Temperature by Month
Makawao in Hawaii, United States of America enjoys a stable climate, with daytime temperatures staying close to 26°C (79°F) throughout the year. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Makawao Monthly Temperatures
The climate in Makawao remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Maximum daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in September, dropping to a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in February. Nighttime lows stay between 23°C (73°F) and 20°C (68°F).
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Makawao by month:
Low temperatures are most often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while highs typically occur around 3 PM. September, the city's warmest month, sees 271 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Makawao vs the United States of America
The map below shows the annual temperature across the United States of America. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Makawao vs World: Temperature Compared
Makawao's average annual maximum temperature is 26°C (79°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Zermatt, Switzerland averages just 4°C (39°F) annually due to its altitude, with very cold winters and cool summers even at its warmest.
San Francisco, USA averages 19°C (66°F) annually, but with little seasonal variation — summers are often cool and foggy, winters mild.
Tokyo, Japan averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with hot summers, cool winters, and a well-defined cherry blossom spring.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Makawao?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Makawao, February is the coolest month, with average highs of 25°C (77°F) and humidity around 75% — considered high. In September, the warmest month, temperatures average 28°C (82°F) with 70% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Makawao's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Makawao climate page.
