Aloha Festivals
September
Hawaii's biggest cultural celebration, with a floral parade and the Waikīkī Hoʻolauleʻa block party. Wear aloha shirts and muʻumuʻu.
Highs31°C (88°F)
Lows24°C (75°F)
Rainy days~7
Daylight12 h
CrowdsModerate
September averages for Honolulu International Airport. Source
September is hot but quieter after summer holidays — great deals. Calm seas and the Aloha Festivals. Beachwear and an aloha shirt.
☀️ By day
Warm, calm days: swimwear and linen.
🌙 Evening
Aloha attire for festival evenings.
What's on in September
Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.
Shoulder-season calm
September
Summer crowds leave while the weather stays warm and dry. It is great for snorkelling and hiking.
September packing essentials
Your September 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.