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Oahu Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Oahu, the United States of America in May.

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Honolulu Kahuku Kapolei Laie

Planning a journey to Oahu, the United States of America this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Oahu in May

Oahu, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. May in Oahu generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) in Honolulu.

For specific regional insights in Oahu, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Kapolei with an average of 23 mm (0.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Laie with 35 mm (1.4 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Honolulu enjoys approximately 281 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Oahu by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Oahu — and find the best time to visit. (based on Honolulu)

January25°C (77°F) February25°C (77°F) March25°C (77°F) April26°C (79°F) May27°C (81°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August29°C (84°F) September29°C (84°F) October28°C (82°F) November27°C (81°F) December26°C (79°F)
Best Time to Visit Oahu →

Best Places to Visit in Oahu in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Oahu.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Oahu

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Oahu, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Oahu (May)

Precipitation variation in Oahu (May)

Honolulu

In May Honolulu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
252 hours
281 hours
286 hours
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Honolulu →

Kahuku

In May Kahuku generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
252 hours
281 hours
286 hours
Monthly rainfall
37 mm (1.5 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kahuku →

Kapolei

In May Kapolei generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
252 hours
281 hours
286 hours
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kapolei →

Laie

In May Laie generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
252 hours
281 hours
286 hours
Monthly rainfall
37 mm (1.5 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Laie →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Oahu, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Oahu in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Honolulu 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 28 mm (1.1 in)
Kahuku 26°C (79°F) 22°C (72°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Kapolei 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Laie 26°C (79°F) 22°C (72°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)

Oahu weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Oahu, the United States of America in May?

In May, Oahu, the United States of America generally has perfect weather conditions. Honolulu sees daytime temperatures near 27°C (81°F), with nights cooling to roughly 23°C (73°F).

What is the average temperature in Oahu, the United States of America in May?

Average temperatures in Oahu, the United States of America during May range from a nighttime low near 23°C (73°F) to a daytime high around 27°C (81°F) in Honolulu.

Does Oahu, the United States of America get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Oahu, the United States of America during May, with Honolulu averaging close to 28 mm (1.1 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Oahu, the United States of America?

Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Honolulu, May might be a good time to visit Oahu, the United States of America. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly perfect weather in Honolulu.

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