Honolulu Weather in May: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind

Temperature
25.4°C
77.7°F
High temperature
28.8°C
83.8°F
Low temperature
22.6°C
72.6°F
Feels like
25.8°C
78.4°F
Rainy days
28 days
Rainfall level
0.72mm
0.03 inch
Cloud coverage
54.4%
Wind speed
27.5km/h
17.1mph
Daylight time
13:09:26
UV index
8.7
1
partly cloudy day
25.4°C
78.0°F
2
rain
23.8°C
75.0°F
3
partly cloudy day
25.4°C
78.0°F
4
partly cloudy day
25.8°C
78.0°F
5
rain
25.8°C
78.0°F
6
partly cloudy day
25.7°C
78.0°F
7
partly cloudy day
25.6°C
78.0°F
8
partly cloudy day
25.8°C
78.0°F
9
rain
25.8°C
78.0°F
10
rain
25.1°C
77.0°F
11
rain
23.7°C
75.0°F
12
partly cloudy day
24.7°C
76.0°F
13
rain
24.7°C
76.0°F
14
rain
24.1°C
75.0°F
15
partly cloudy day
24.4°C
76.0°F
16
rain
24.5°C
76.0°F
17
partly cloudy day
25.2°C
77.0°F
18
rain
24.6°C
76.0°F
19
rain
25.0°C
77.0°F
20
partly cloudy day
26.0°C
79.0°F
21
rain
26.8°C
80.0°F
22
rain
26.5°C
80.0°F
23
rain
26.6°C
80.0°F
24
rain
26.3°C
79.0°F
25
rain
25.6°C
78.0°F
26
partly cloudy day
25.7°C
78.0°F
27
partly cloudy day
25.3°C
78.0°F
28
rain
24.7°C
76.0°F
29
rain
25.8°C
78.0°F
30
partly cloudy day
26.2°C
79.0°F
31
rain
26.3°C
79.0°F

In May, Honolulu has warm and mostly sunny weather, with an average temperature of 25.4°C (77.7°F). The highs reach 28.8°C (83.8°F) on average, while the lows drop to 22.6°C (72.6°F). The city experiences a bit of rain, with an average precipitation of 0.72mm (0.03") occurring over 7.3 days. There is a 58.1% chance of precipitation, with rain being the most common type. Honolulu enjoys long daylight hours in May, with sunrise around 5:53 am and sunset around 7:03 pm.

May is the last month of the dry season in Honolulu, with the rainy season starting in November. Despite being in the dry season, May is one of the wetter months, with the city receiving 2.5 inches of precipitation on average. The city experiences trade winds from the northeast, which keep temperatures mild and provide relief from humidity. The average humidity in May is 68.7%, and the average cloud cover is 54.4%. Honolulu has a high UV index of 8.7, so visitors should take precautions to protect their skin.

What is the temperature in Honolulu in May?

Average air temperature in Honolulu is 25.4°C (77.7°F) in May. The outside temperature in Honolulu feels like 25.8°C (78.4°F) on a typical May day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 28.8°C (83.8°F) and feels like 30°C (85.9°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 22.6°C (72.6°F) which feels like 22.6°C (72.6°F).

Daily Temperature in Honolulu in May 0°C / 32.0°F 10°C / 50.0°F 20°C / 68.0°F 30°C / 86.0°F 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

How hot is Honolulu in May?

The hot temperature in May in Honolulu rises to 30°C (86°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 68.7% humidity. During hottest days of May it feels like 32.4 °C (90.3°F). The average maximum temp in Honolulu is 28.8°C (90.3°F) during day time in May.

How cold is Honolulu in May?

The coldest temp in Honolulu in May drops to 20.4°C (68.7°F) during the cold nights. With 27.5km/h (17.1mph) winds and 68.7% humidity it feels like 20.4°C (68.7°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 22.6°C (72.6°F) during night time in May.

Does it rain in Honolulu in May?

Yes, it rains for 28 days in Honolulu, United States in May averaging 0.72 mm of precipitation. Honolulu has a 58.1% chance for rain throughout the entire month of May.

How much does it rain in Honolulu throughout May?

Honolulu has 0.72 mm (0.03 inch) of rain per day on average in May. It rains for an average of 28 days out of the entire month.

Is Honolulu windy in May?

The average speed of wind in Honolulu, United States during May is 27.5km/h (17.1mph) and average windgust is 42.3km/h (26.3mph). On some days in May wind can reach up to 43.9km/h (27.3mph).

Daily wind speed in Honolulu in May 0km/h (0mph) 11km/h (7mph) 22km/h (14mph) 33km/h (21mph) 44km/h (27mph) 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

What is the direction of the wind in Honolulu in May?

Most days of May the wind is blowing from East-Northeast direction in Honolulu.

What are the humidity levels in Honolulu in May?

The average humidity levels in Honolulu in May are 68.7%. Daily humidity levels in Honolulu range from 61% to 81.5% during May.

Daily humidity levels in Honolulu in May 0% 21% 42% 63% 84% 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

How many hours of daylight are in Honolulu in May?

Honolulu has 13 hours 09 minutes of daylight in May on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Honolulu in May is at 5:53:36 and the sunset is at 19:03:03.

What is the cloud coverage in Honolulu in May?

Clouds cover 54.4% of the sky on average throughout May in Honolulu. The cloud coverage ranges from 31.9% to 85.2% depending on the day of the month.

What is the UV level in May in Honolulu?

The average UV index in Honolulu is 8.7 in May. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 4 to 10.

What is the solar radiation in Honolulu in May?

The average solar radiation is 237.8 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Honolulu during May. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 104 W/m2 to 331.3 W/m2.

What is the solar energy during May in Honolulu?

The average solar energy during May in Honolulu is 20.5 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 9 MJ/m2, to 28.7 MJ/m2 during May.

Are there severe weather risks in Honolulu in May?

Yes, there is a 11.9% risk for severe weather in Honolulu, United States in May.

What is the air pressure in Honolulu in May?

On average the air pressure in Honolulu in May is 1017.1 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1014.1 mb to 1018.9 mb.

What is the visibility in Honolulu in May?

The average daylight visibility in Honolulu in May is 15.9 km (9.9 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 15.5 km (9.6 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout May.

What is the dew point in Honolulu in May?

The average dew point in Honolulu during May is 19°C (66.2°F).

Where is the data for Honolulu climate in May coming from?

The climate data for Honolulu, Hawaii, United States in May is collected from the following weather stations.

  • KANEOHE BAY MCAS, HI US
  • EWA KALAELOA AIRPORT, HI US
  • HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, HI US
  • OAHU FOREST NWR HI US
  • KALAELOA AIRPORT, HI
  • PHNG
  • HONOLULU INTL,HI
  • PALEHUA HI US
  • SCHOFIELD BARRACKS HI US
  • SCHOFIELD EAST HI US