WinterPeak season ~79°F highs

Things to do in Honolulu in January

January is one of the best months to visit Honolulu, with average highs around 79°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

Plan a January weekend Where else in January

Best picks for January

What's famous here, weighted toward what shines in January.

1Indoor escape

USS Missouri

1944 Iowa-class battleship

2Indoor escape

ʻIolani Palace

former royal residence and capitol building in Hawaii

3Indoor escape

The Honolulu Museum of Art

Holidays in January 2027

New Year's Day · Fri, Jan 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day · Mon, Jan 18

Expect busier roads and pricier stays around these dates. See long weekends.

Also great in January in Hawaii

Hilo Līhuʻe Kahului

Honolulu in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Honolulu?

January is one of the best months to visit Honolulu, with average highs around 79°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

What is the weather like in Honolulu in January?

Average daytime highs are around 79°F, compared with 86°F in the warmest month. Check the forecast a week out; our planner favors indoor stops on rainy days.

What are the best things to do in Honolulu in January?

Top picks for January: USS Missouri, ʻIolani Palace, The Honolulu Museum of Art, Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum.