Honolulu · October
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 83°F, dipping to 74°F at night. Expect 17 rain days — plan around the radar. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
83° / 74°F
Humidity
75%
Rain days
17/mo
Wind
13 mph
What October feels like in Honolulu
Sunrise
06:28
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:06
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 October
The kit for October in Honolulu: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
October vs the surrounding months
vs September
-1° avg high
0 rain days
Honolulu in September →
October
83°F avg high
17 rain days
Best: morning
vs November
+2° avg high
+3 rain days
Honolulu in November →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Honolulu in October?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Honolulu in October?+
Average high 83°F, average low 74°F.
How does October compare to surrounding months in Honolulu?+
Compared to September (avg high 84°F), October is cooler. Compared to November (avg high 80°F), October is warmer.
Does it rain often in Honolulu in October?+
Expect about 17 measurable rain days in October, on average.