The ocean temperature in Hawaii varies very little and is always warm. The average in Honolulu is between 76 and 81 degrees Fahrenheit all year. In March, it will be at the lower end of that range, but still warm. It's never cold here.
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Water TemperaturesAverage ocean temperatures throughout Hawaii stay around 75°F during this final winter month, meaning you'll always have pleasant temperatures for swimming, snorkeling, and other fun activities in the water.
According to data from the National Oceanic Atmospheric Association (NOAA), the warmest water off Honolulu can be found from July to September—averaging 80 to 81 degrees Fahrenheit. However, Honolulu water temperatures drop to only 76 degrees in January, according to NOAA.
In Miami Beach, water temps average as low as 71°F and as high as 86°F. In comparison to Hawaii, Miami's water temperatures dip lower than Hawaii's in the winter, but are a bit warmer in the summer. For a look at other coastal temperatures, see this link to the NOAA data.
Hawaii's warmest months are not June and July, but August and September. Its coolest months, are not December and January, but February and March, reflecting the seasonal lag in the oceans's temperature.
August is the hottest month in Hawaii with an average temperature of 27°C (81°F) and the coldest is January at 23°C (73°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 11 in July. The wettest month is November with an average of 124mm of rain.
If the weather is your only consideration, April is perhaps the best time to visit Hawaii. Do you want to enjoy sunny days in the Kohala coast region, explore the Kilauea Volcano, or go surfing in Waikiki?
The best time to visit Hawaii is between March and September. This is when the islands see the highest temperatures and the lowest amount of rain. It's the perfect time to enjoy the beach or the water.
The best time to visit Hawaii is between March and September. This is when the islands see the highest temperatures and the lowest amount of rain. It's the perfect time to enjoy the beach or the water.
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Water TemperaturesAverage ocean temperatures throughout Hawaii stay around 75°F during this final winter month, meaning you'll always have pleasant temperatures for swimming, snorkeling, and other fun activities in the water.