What to Wear in Hawaii in November (29°C)

Highs29°C (84°F)

Lows22°C (72°F)

Rainy days~9

Daylight11 h

CrowdsModerate

November averages for Honolulu International Airport. Source

November brings the start of the wetter season and big-wave surf contests on Oahu's North Shore. Warm days; light rain jacket and beachwear.

☀️ By day

A rain jacket for windward showers, plus beachwear.

🌙 Evening

A light layer for 22°C evenings.

What's on in November

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

November to December, North Shore

Elite surf contests at Haleʻiwa, Sunset and Pipeline. Bring a beach chair, a hat and a light rain shell.

November to March

More showers on windward sides and in the mountains, while the leeward beaches stay sunny. Pack quick-dry fabrics.

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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.