Merrie Monarch Festival
The week after Easter, in Hilo
The world's most prestigious hula competition. Aloha attire and a fresh lei are traditional, and evening sessions are smart.
Highs28°C (82°F)
Lows21°C (70°F)
Rainy days~8
Daylight12.5 h
CrowdsModerate
April averages for Honolulu International Airport. Source
April is a quieter shoulder month — fewer crowds, calmer seas and the Merrie Monarch hula festival in Hilo. Beachwear and a light layer.
☀️ By day
Beachwear and hiking shoes, with drier days.
🌙 Evening
A light layer and aloha attire.
What's on in April
Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.
Spring hiking
April
Trails dry out after the winter rains. Wear trail shoes and quick-dry clothes.
April packing essentials
Your April outfit list
- SundressesCotton maxi dress with sleevesShop Amazon ↗
- SwimwearFull-coverage swimwearShop Amazon ↗
- Rash guardShop Amazon ↗
- Beach cover-upShop Amazon ↗
- Light rain jacketShop Amazon ↗
- SandalsShop Amazon ↗
- Aloha shirtsShop Amazon ↗
- Board shortsShop Amazon ↗
- Rash guardShop Amazon ↗
- Light rain jacketShop Amazon ↗
- SandalsShop Amazon ↗
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Dress code
- Aloha casual is the dress code almost everywhere; resort restaurants may ask for collared shirts and closed shoes for men.
- Swimwear is fine at the beach; add a cover-up for shops and restaurants.
- Use reef-safe (mineral) sunscreen — Hawaii bans oxybenzone and octinoxate sunscreens.