Kauai Weather, When to Go and Climate Information

(Kauai, Hawaii - HI, USA)

Known for its tropical climate, high levels of annual rainfall and plentiful sunny weather, Kauai is a very green island, being covering in lush flora, earning it the affectionate name of the 'Garden Island'. Kauai's climate conditions vary, depending upon where you are staying on the island.

On the northern and eastern sides of Kauai, the weather tends to be a little more breezy, with prevailing coastal winds on occasion, cooling down the summer highs of 29°C / 84°F (June to September). Subsequently, these areas tend to receive more rain, while the climate on the southern and eastern sides of the island enjoys a more sheltered and sunnier setting, with far less likelihood of rain. Interesting, Mount Waialeale is an extremely wet part of Kauai, while just a matter of kilometres away, the climate around the Waimea Canyon is much more desert-like.

Seasonal Climate Variations / When to Go

The really is much interest all over Kauai and each coast offers superb beaches and highly recommended resorts. Typical of Hawaii, the climate tends to experience just two main seasons, both of which are extremely warm and inviting.

The summer of Kauai falls between April and October, seeing plenty of sunny weather and temperatures averaging around 29°C / 84°F or even 30°C / 86°F during July, August and September. The winter months serves as the rainy season, with rain falling most days somewhere on Kauai. However, the rainfall tends to move around and rarely spoils more than a day at the most.

Kauai Weather and Climate Chart (Averages)

	Maximum	Minimum
January	26°C / 79°F	18°C / 64°F
February	26°C / 79°F	18°C / 64°F
March	26°C / 79°F	19°C / 66°F
April	27°C / 81°F	21°C / 70°F
May	27°C / 81°F	21°C / 70°F
June	28°C / 82°F	22°C / 72°F
July	29°C / 84°F	23°C / 73°F
August	29°C / 84°F	23°C / 73°F
September	29°C / 84°F	23°C / 73°F
October	28°C / 82°F	22°C / 72°F
November	27°C / 81°F	21°C / 70°F
December	26°C / 79°F	19°C / 66°F