The Best Time to Visit Hawai’i

First, it’s important to remember that the school holidays in the US differ from the dates in Australia, meaning there will be times that are considered peak season in Australia but are relatively slow in Hawai’i. US summer holidays run from mid-June until early September, a couple of weeks around Christmas and New Years, and a long weekend for Easter. During Australian school holidays in September there will not be as many kids on the islands.

Another fantastic time to visit is the US spring, which falls between March and June. Travelling within these months (but avoiding Easter) will allow visitors to see the foliage starting to bloom, the weather starting to warm as the rain eases, and relatively private beaches with a lower number of visitors in these months. If you plan to visit more islands than O’ahu and want to avoid the rain as well as the crowds, it may be better to stick to the drier months of April, May, and early June.

Hawai’i is known as the Land of Rainbows for its magnificent rainbows that pop up almost daily due to clear sunny skies between light showers. The climate here is also perfect for reflection and refraction, creating more rainbow sightings. The best time to see more rainbows in Hawai’i is the rainy season between November and April. You can spot them in the early morning or evening when the sun is low and during a common sun shower. To enhance your chances, jump aboard a boat and see the rainbows from the water. The best places to witness nature’s kaleidoscope are Haiki on Maui Island, Hilo on the Island of Hawai’i, Molokai Island, North Shore on O’ahu, Rainbow Falls on Kauai, and Hana on Maui Island.