Which Hawaiian island has the warmest beaches?

Whether you want to get some extra Vitamin D or surf with the locals, these are the best Hawaiian beaches to keep you warm during the winter.
  • Waimea Bay, Oahu. ...
  • Yokohama Bay, Oahu. ...
  • Kalapaki Beach, Kauai. ...
  • Kehana Beach, Big Island. ...
  • Ho'okipa Beach Park, Maui. ...
  • Lanikai Beach, Oahu. ...
  • Punaluu Beach, Big Island.




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As Oahu has the most swimmable beaches and most easily accessible beaches, it takes the prize for the best beaches in Hawaii. As the second oldest major Hawaiian Island, Oahu has 227 miles of shoreline. You won't find towering sea cliffs on Oahu as you find on Kauai or Molokai.

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Oahu is the driest out of the main Hawaiian islands when it comes to the weather. With the shining sun year-long most of the time, usually along the coast, you can't have a bad weather day.

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If you're ready to trade the hustle and bustle for variety and adventure in your life, Maui probably sounds like the perfect escape. If you're looking for something quieter and family-friendly, with plenty of outdoor activities and natural beauty, Kauai is the ideal island paradise.

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Kauai is the winner It has a variety of views and terrain to see. Rocky coastlines, beautiful beaches, lush jungles, and mountains and valleys. There is so much to see and do. Kauai tends to not be as popular as islands like Maui and Oahu so you can fully enjoy what the island offers.

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Generally, the best time to visit Hawaii for the most ideal overall weather, lowest statewide rates, and the fewest visitors on-island is April and May during the spring and September and October during the fall. Some refer to these times as Hawaii's 'off-season period' or 'shoulder months.

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December (except for the first week), January and February are the busiest months, when prices for airfare and accommodations are at their highest. In particular, the last two weeks of December and the first week of January are prime times for travel, and hotels and flights are often booked to capacity.

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The Kona side is the best area to stay on Big Island as it will have the driest, sunniest weather and by far the best beaches. In fact, nearly the entire eastern coastline has no sandy beaches at all! Rather than sand, you will find only an extended lava rock shelf that drops right into the ocean.

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These are the 12 most spectacular beaches in Hawaii that you cannot miss.
  • Kapalua Bay – Maui.
  • Wailea Beach – Maui.
  • Big Island.
  • Hapuna Beach – Big Island.
  • Kauai Island.
  • Poipu Beach Park – Kauai.
  • Ke'e – Kauai.
  • Hanalei – Kauai.


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The 17 best beaches in Hawaii
  1. Kailua Beach, O?ahu. ...
  2. Waikiki Beach, O?ahu. ...
  3. Hanauma Bay, O?ahu. ...
  4. Sunset Beach, O?ahu. ...
  5. Kawela Bay, O?ahu. ...
  6. Makena Beach, Maui. ...
  7. Ka?anapali Beach, Maui. ...
  8. Hamoa Beach, Maui.


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Oahu. Oahu, also known as “The Gathering Place,” is home to some of the most iconic beaches in Hawaii, including world-famous Waikiki Beach, Lanikai Beach, and Sunset Beach. Waikiki Beach is one of the most popular beaches in the world and is known for its stunning views of Diamond Head, a volcanic cone.

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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.

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THE BIG ISLAND'S MOST POPULAR Home to the Kohala Resort Area, the sunny Kohala Coast gets an average of just 10 inches of rainfall per year, making it the most popular part of the Island for vacationers! This area has the highest number of sunny days in the entire state of Hawaii!

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Hawaii's perfect year-round climate means that summer is always a hugely popular time to visit. The most expensive days to fly this summer will be on the weekends. To get the best airfare prices, look to fly on Tuesday and Wednesdays. All summer long, midweek flights are a better price.

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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.

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April thru June and mid-August thru mid-September are Hawaii's low seasons, and airfares are lower then. No matter what time of year you travel, you may be able to score better deals if you travel midweek.

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The best time to visit this Hawaiian island to avoid tourist crowds is April to June and September to November. Lanai and Molokai are the least visited islands and are the perfect rural getaways for introverts.

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Due to the abundance of hotels, activities, tours, and attractions, Oahu is the cheapest Hawaiian island to visit. Between the competitive prices and myriad of things to do, those looking for a budget vacation to Hawaii will find that Oahu is exactly what they've been searching for.

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Kauai is the winner It has a variety of views and terrain to see. Rocky coastlines, beautiful beaches, lush jungles, and mountains and valleys. There is so much to see and do.

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Oahu is Hawaii's most popular island, famous for great hikes like Diamond Head and stunning white sands like Waikiki Beach. On the other hand, Kauai is Hawaii's most tropical island and is a paradise for those after rugged coastlines and vibrant rainforests.

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