Best time to visit Molokai
The best time to visit Molokai is during summer, from June through September, when the temperature is high but still comfortable due to the cooling effects of the trade winds.
The hottest months are August and September, when temperatures may reach 32°C (89°F).
Molokai is considered a year-round destination, with comfortable temperatures even in winter, although you can expect more rainfall.
Molokai weather
Molokai experiences a tropical climate, with a hot season from July to October and a cooler, rainy season from November to April, when you can expect slightly cooler temperatures and heavy rain in the mountains and short showers elsewhere.
Most of Molokai's rainfall occurs at night.
The trade winds, which blow from the north-east year-round, create microclimates, wet or dry, depending on exposure.
The leeward side – west and south coasts – of Molokai are usually hot and dry, while the windward side – east and north coasts – are generally cooler and wet.
Higher elevations are cooler with occasional misty conditions.
Here are the average temperatures for Kaunakakai, located on the south coast of Molokai.
What is the best month to visit Molokai?
June through September are the best months to visit Molokai – the climate is perfect with hot, sunny weather and little to no rainfall. The high temperature is usually bearable because of the trade winds.
June through August are especially popular, however this is peak tourist season in Molokai with greater crowds and higher prices.
Which is the hottest month in Molokai?
The hottest month of the year in Molokai is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 30°C (86°F) with high heat and humidity, and a low of 23°C (73°F).
The hot season in Molokai lasts from early-July to mid-October, with an average daily high temperature above 28°C (82°F).
July through September are the hottest months of the year in Molokai. On the warmest days, the temperature may reach a high of 32°C (89°F).
What is the humidity in Molokai?
Molokai experiences little seasonal variation in perceived humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 67% – 73% over the course of the year.
The average annual dew point in Molokai is 18°C (64°F), and varies over the course of the year from 17°C (62°F) to 20°C (68°F) – starting to feel humid, but also comfortable for most people.
The more humid time of year in Molokai lasts from mid-May through to mid-December, when you can expect the comfort level to be muggy at least 35% of the time.
The month with the most muggy days in Molokai is August, with around 25 days that are muggy.
February and March are more comfortable, with less than eight days in each month that are humid.
Which is the coolest month in Molokai?
The coolest month in Molokai is February, with an average high of 26°C (78°F) and a low of 19°C (66°F).
The cooler season lasts from mid-December to early-April, with an average daily high temperature below 26°C (78°F).
When is it sunniest in Molokai?
The sunniest month of the year in Molokai is normally September with bright sunshine for nine hours daily – that's on average 73% of daylight hours.
When is the sea warmest in Molokai?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Molokai in September, when the water temperature reaches 27°C (80°F), which is very pleasantly warm for swimming.
The sea around Maui is warm enough to swim year-round.
Which month has the most rain in Molokai?
January is usually the wettest month in Molokai with 60mm (2in) of rainfall on average. There are normally seven days in January with some rain.
Rain falls throughout the year in Molokai The rainy season lasts from early-November through to late-April.
The drier season lasts from late-April to early-November. The month with the least rainfall is June, with 10mm of rain on average.
What are the windiest months in Molokai?
The windiest month of the year in Molokai is July, with an average hourly wind speed of 25 kilometres per hour (13 knots; 15mph).
June through to early-September are the windiest months of the year in Molokai, with average wind speeds of more than 22 kilometres per hour (11 knots; 13mph).
It's less windy from early-September through to late-May. The calmest month of the year in Molokai is January, with an average hourly wind speed of 19 kilometres per hour (10 knots; 12mph).
The predominant wind direction in Molokai is from the east throughout the year.
Molokai Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
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| Comfort level – humidity (#muggy days) | |||||||||||
| 10 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 12 |
| Average dew point temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 73 | 72 | 72 | 70 | 69 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 69 | 72 | 73 |
| UV Index (max) | |||||||||||
| 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11 | 9 | 7 | 6 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 60 | 52 | 56 | 46 | 24 | 12 | 19 | 24 | 27 | 36 | 42 | 54 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 19 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 |
| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
| Kaunakakai, Molokai | |||||||||||
Holiday Seasons
High season: From mid-December through April, and from June through August – expect to pay top dollar for accommodations, car rentals, and airfare.
Low season: For the best hotel rates and airfares, visit in spring from mid-April to mid-June and during autumn from September to mid-December.
Note: The last week in April and early May coincide with three major Japanese holidays.
Source: Meteorological data for Molokai Island is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1991 to 2020 by the National Weather Service, United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) from the closest weather station: Molokai Airport (MKK), which is located around 10km (6mi) northwest of Kaunakakai.
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Best time to visit Molokai: 10 May, 2024
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