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When to Visit Kauai Kauai is diverse, with mountains reaching 5,000 feet high and deep canyon gorges. The first thing on your mind when planning your trip is probably when is the best time to visit Kauai.
When planning your trip to Kauai, there are many factors to consider. Kauai, like the other Hawaiian Islands, has two main tourist seasons - mid-December through mid-April and from mid-June to Labor Day. During these periods you can expect airline tickets and hotel prices to be more expensive than at other times - with the highest prices peaking in the middle of the summer. Winter is the rainiest season on Kauai. The north shore beaches are calmest (and best to visit) in the summer months. In the winter, water conditions can be hazardous here. In the winter, south shore beaches are more popular. Kauai receives more rainfall than the other Hawaiian Islands, but the rains are usually short-lived, lingering for only a few minutes. Sunshine will follow the brief rain showers and only rarely does a storm system actually develop over the island. The western shore and waters off of the Na Pali Coast and the island of Niihau are generally only calm and accessible in the summertime (May - September). If you are planning on Kayaking the Na Pali Coast or SCUBA Diving Ni'ihau, make sure you visit Kauai in the summertime. Average high temperatures on Kauai are 78-degrees in January and 85-degrees in August with 60-70% humidity. Temperatures are mild and very pleasant throughout the year. In the winter, highs are in the low 70s and in the warmest part of the summer, highs are in the mid to upper 80s - but there is always a temperate ocean breeze. Ocean conditions change depending on the season. In the summer, the north shore and west shore waters tend to be calmer. In the winter, the east and south shore waters tend to be more calm. You will always be able to access the beaches - however, depending on the time of year, the water conditions may be so rough (depending on which shore you visit) that it may be unsafe to enter the water. Make sure you pay attention to the wind, surface, and ocean current conditions before you enter the water. Read our other Travel Planning Articles: |
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