When to visit Kauai

When to visit Kauai? It's a good question, and it's an easy answer - anytime! Seriously, Kauai has a remarkably stable weather pattern year-round. During the winter you'll experience high's in the mid-70's, while during summer you may get into the mid-80's. Kauai is wetter than the other islands and is actually home to the second (arguably THE) wettest spot on the planet at Wai`ale`ale. But this lush and verdant atmosphere is what makes Kauai the 'Garden Isle.' The wettest months are during the winter; late November through early March. The north and east coast is called the windward side, and is typically wetter than the rest of the island. The driest locations are in south Kauai near Poipu and Lawai, or further west towards Waimea. Ultimately most rain showers are brief and the sun quickly returns; only occasionally does a weather system bring prolonged rain to the island. To stay abreast of weather conditions, you can always check with NOAA online; we advise against listening to the Weather Channel since they'll forecast rain every day (which is technically accurate, but it's not rain like on the mainland - it comes in bunches as we discussed above). For more information about Kauai's weather and the best places to stay, be sure to check out our Kauai Weather article.