Temperature in Hawaii in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Hawaii, the United States of America this January.

Hawaii, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in January ranging from 21°C (70°F) in Volcano to 26°C (79°F) in Wailuku. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in Wailuku and 15°C (59°F) in Volcano. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Hawaii, the United States of America in January?

Discover the typical January temperatures for the most popular locations of Hawaii on the map below. Detailed insights are just a click away.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Hawaii temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Hawaii, the United States of America in January?

Expect daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Kihei. That makes January a high month for Hawaii, the United States of America.

How cold does it get at night in Hawaii, the United States of America in January?

Average overnight lows in Hawaii, the United States of America during January sit near 20°C (68°F) in Kihei.

What is the warmest city in January in Hawaii, the United States of America?

According to our recent database analysis, Wailuku is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 26°C (79°F) and rarely drops below 20°C (68°F) during the night.

What is the coldest city in January in Hawaii, the United States of America?

In our database, Volcano is the chilliest city in January in Hawaii, the United States of America. Daytime temperatures typically peak at 21°C (70°F), while the nighttime lows hover around 15°C (59°F).

How much sun does Hawaii, the United States of America get in January?

Across Hawaii, the United States of America, sunshine in January ranges from moderately sunny in Hilo (163 hours) to sunny in Kailua-Kona (220 hours).

What is the water temperature in January?

The water temperature averages approximately 25°C (77°F) in Honolulu this month, good for swimming and cooling off.

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