When to visit Oahu
Wondering when to visit Oahu? If you've narrowed your selecting of islands down and Oahu is your destination, you've made an excellent choice. Oahu has great weather year-round and many proclaim it has the best weather of all the islands. Maybe that's why almost half of all visitors to the state of Hawaii pick Oahu. Or maybe it's because Oahu is very well the most scenic of all the islands, or... well that list could go on and on. Oahu is a great choice for visitors!
The weather being a main concern for many travelers, it's a relief to know you don't really have to think about it on Oahu. Even in the winter months, of mid-November through March, the high temperature averages somewhere around 80F. In the summer months, the high typically averages somewhere in the mid to upper 80's F. As with all the islands, Oahu does see a bit more rain during the winter months, especially on the leeward (east) side. Typically showers are scattered and the sun quickly returns after a brief rain storm. Plus there's the benefit that rain keeps the island nice and lush. Not to mention, no rain, no rainbows. For more information about the weather, check out our Oahu weather article.
So taking into consideration crowds, weather, and accommodation prices we believe the best time to visit the island is either mid to late May or anytime in September. April is usually a good month, but the last week in April is Golden Week in Japan and that typically means a large swell of Japanese visitors to the island during that period. We should note however if you're looking to catch some of the big waves on the north shore, you'll probably want to visit in the winter months when the surf is up. The best waves are during the months of December through mid-February. If you're lucky, you may also catch a glimpse of the humpback whales that spend their winters in the warm Hawaiian waters.
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