Ironman World Championship
October, Kona
Kona fills with athletes and spectators. Wear breathable activewear and a hat for watching on the lava-field course.
Highs31°C (88°F)
Lows23°C (73°F)
Rainy days~8
Daylight11.5 h
CrowdsModerate
October averages for Honolulu International Airport. Source
October is warm with occasional showers and some of the year's best prices. Beach clothes plus a light rain jacket.
☀️ By day
Beachwear, light cotton and a rain jacket for the windward side.
🌙 Evening
A light layer for breezy evenings.
What's on in October
Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.
Hawaii Food & Wine Festival
October to November
Chef-led events across the islands, mostly resort-chic: a sundress, or linen with nice sandals.
October packing essentials
Your October outfit list
- SundressesCotton maxi dressShop Amazon ↗
- SwimwearFull-coverage swimwearShop Amazon ↗
- Rash guardShop Amazon ↗
- Linen shortsLinen palazzoShop Amazon ↗
- Water shoesShop Amazon ↗
- Sun hatShop Amazon ↗
- Aloha shirtsShop Amazon ↗
- Swim / board shortsShop Amazon ↗
- Rash guardShop Amazon ↗
- Quick-dry teesShop Amazon ↗
- Water shoesShop 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.