When's The Best Time of The Year To Visit Hawaii?

Above, a view of Diamond Head. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

When we went to Hawaii seven years ago, it was during the month of May. We enjoyed warm weather and no rain.

The places we were at were Waikiki/Honolulu and at Kona on the Big Island. 

If one is wondering when is the best time of the year to visit Hawaii, AFAR Media has an article that will be a big help in one's trip planning.

It starts with:

There isn’t exactly a bad time to visit Hawai‘i. But while its islands enjoy year-round sun and consistently warm temperatures, other factors like hotel prices, crowds, and your itinerary can determine a more ideal time to visit the Hawaiian islands. Humpback whale migrations take place from December to March, making that the perfect time for snorkelers hoping to hear their calls. Meanwhile, those trying to catch (or watch) those totally-gnarly-dude
swells also may want to come in the winter, when 30- and 40-foot waves hit the North Shore.

Peak crowds arrive in December and January and on a lesser scale during the summer as people migrate for the holidays and school vacations, offering the argument that the best time to visit Hawai‘i is during the shoulder seasons of April to May or September to November. During this period, the crowds thin out and the state experiences less rainfall (though topography, like whether a location is on Hawai‘i’s leeward or windward side, can affect precipitation amounts).

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