This month in Hawaii

Hawaii Weather in January

Planning January in Hawaii? The daily record averages 76.4°F highs and 71.4°F lows, with 2.83 inches of rain over the month. Omaha flights for the second week ran $653 on American by way of Los Angeles. Daylight on the 15th runs 7:11 am to 6:10 pm (11.0 hours), with Honolulu 4 hours behind Omaha in January.

Plan January with Ann

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High / low

76° / 71°F

Rain

2.8 in

for the month

Humidity

76%

Wind

12 mph

Hurricane season

Off season

Fare from OMA

$653

Jan 9, 2027–Jan 16, 2027

Verdict

January in Hawaii: 2.83 in rain, 76.4°F average high; outside hurricane season.

Rule: rain, comfort band and hurricane timing, explained on the method page.

vs last / next month

vs December: 1°F cooler, 0.9 in drier, 1 pts less humid
vs February: 1°F warmer, 0.2 in drier, 1 pts more humid
January sky: 52.0% cloud, 4.25 kWh/m²/day solar. December: 54.4% / 3.93; February: 57.0% / 4.85 (NASA).
2027-01-15: sunrise 07:11, sunset 18:10; 10.98 hours of light, changing 22 minutes across January. December daylight: 10.84 hours; February: 11.46. Omaha clock offset: -4 hours.
January water: 76.8°F (NOAA 2015–2024). December water: 78.0°F; February: 76.0°F. Dew point: 65.1°F in January, 66.8°F in December, 64.3°F in February (NASA 2001–2025).
Fares: $653 in January versus $653 in December; February then climbs to $660.

NASA POWER 2001–2025 means, Honolulu / Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii.

Holidays & events

Official January dates we could source: New Year's Day on January 1; Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 18 (Hawaii DHRD state holiday list). On the Omaha side, New Year's Day on January 1 is US federal holiday (OPM), which moves demand on flights out of Nebraska, not the destination. January crowd levels: no source, so left out.

Pack for January (rule shown)

The usual: swimsuit, SPF, one nice outfitno rule triggered
Everyday sunscreenUnder the 5.0 solar line at 4.25 in January; still tropical sun (daily-mean UV index 1.28).
A shorty wetsuit or swim top for long snorkelsJanuary sea temperature 77°F, under 78.

Flight detail, OMA to HNL

$653

American, 1 stop via LAX, 34h 11m out. 41 itineraries. Observed Oct 31, 2026; not a quote.

Guide, sources and the 12-month table: Hawaii.

January questions

How does January compare with nearby months in Hawaii?

For Hawaii, December brings 3.77 inches of rain and 77.4°F average highs. January moves to 2.83 inches and 76.4°F; February to 3.06 inches and 75.8°F. Average January lows: 71.4°F.

Are there public holidays in Hawaii in January?

In January: New Year's Day (January 1); Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (January 18).

Sources: ignav.com · weather.gov · dhrd.hawaii.gov · power.larc.nasa.gov · coastwatch.pfeg.noaa.gov · opm.gov · tsa.gov · power.larc.nasa.gov

From Ann

January in Hawaii, priced for your week.

Considering January in Hawaii? Share your dates and budget. Ann checks OMA–HNL flights and places to stay against this 2.83 in rain / 76.4°F climate record.

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