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What to wear in Hawaii in January

By PackTheLook · Updated 28 October 2026

Highs27°C (81°F)
Lows19°C (66°F)
Rainy days~8
Daylight11 h
CrowdsPeak season

January averages for Honolulu International Airport. Source

January is peak whale-watching season and big-wave surf on the North Shore (watch, don't swim). Warm with passing showers. Beachwear, a light rain jacket and a fleece for sunrise at Haleakalā.

☀️ By day

Swimwear, a sundress or board shorts, and a light rain jacket for windward showers.

🌙 Evening

A light cardigan for evenings around 19°C.

What's on in January

Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.

January packing essentials

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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.

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Good weather elsewhere in January

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