Honolulu · January
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 77°F, dipping to 69°F at night. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
77° / 69°F
Humidity
74%
Rain days
12/mo
Wind
13 mph
What January feels like in Honolulu
Sunrise
07:10
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:11
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Honolulu in January
The kit for January in Honolulu: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit.
January vs the surrounding months
vs December
0° avg high
-4 rain days
Honolulu in December →
January
77°F avg high
12 rain days
Best: morning
vs February
+1° avg high
-2 rain days
Honolulu in February →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Honolulu in January?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Honolulu in January?+
Average high 77°F, average low 69°F.
How does January compare to surrounding months in Honolulu?+
Compared to December (avg high 78°F), January is cooler. Compared to February (avg high 76°F), January is warmer.
Does it rain often in Honolulu in January?+
Expect about 12 measurable rain days in January, on average.