best period to cruise to Hawaï

hello, would be grateful if you could let me know what would be the best period to cruise to Hawaï, regarding the weather: not too hot and not too much rain ! (or no rain at all !). Thanks

Spring (April/May) is a nice time to go - but rain is always possible - it's what makes the tropical vegetation in Hawaii so beautiful.:) However, there are dry and wet sides to each island, so unless it's an island wide weather system, you can usually find a sunny area. September and October are nice too - but if heat is an issue for you, I'd choose spring instead.

The whales are there in large numbers during January/February - they start to thin out in March and are gone by late April/early May.

A little reading on the board would reveal the weather really doesn't change much- the average high temp doesn't move 10 degrees. Rain is usually short bursts, and it is warm, rarely affects touring.

As Susan mentioned, whale season is very popular time. For crowds and costs, if you are looking for a "low" period, October and November up to just before Thanksgiving is as "low" as it gets.

2010 we were in Maui for 4 days and found it to be chilly and wet but lots of whales. :D

Chilly just meant a couple evenings of wearing a sweatshirt hoodies in the evening as the cooler temperature combined with rain showers made it feel colder than it really was.

We usually go in April to get the lowest humidity, but this year we are going in February so we can see more whales.

Patti

We have been to Hawaii twice. Once in July & the other n November /December. Never saw whales then. We were advised to go to Hawaii Feb / March as lots of them in the waters around Hawaii so we are cruising early March with finger, toes crossed.

It rains almost every day somewhere on each island...high mountains, humid air...RAIN! Doesn't last long...and it's certainly not a cold rain! One side of each island is wet and lush..the other is drier....

When is hurricane season in Hawai'i? Thanks

When is hurricane season in Hawai'i? Thanks

June through November. Don't let that stop you from cruising to Hawai'i, though. :)

I like going between December and March.

Part of the reason is their weather but part is to get away from the cold weather where we live.

Keith

Thanks, i wil focus on late January and all of Feb. that is whale viewing season i believe

Thanks, i wil focus on late January and all of Feb. that is whale viewing season i believe

Yes, December - March is the best time to see whales:)

We are cruising to and from Hawaii beginning of April and wondering on what weather would be like on that part of the cruise?

We are cruising to and from Hawaii beginning of April and wondering on what weather would be like on that part of the cruise?

As discussed above, the weather in the islands doesn't change much year around. Highs will be 75-85. Lows in the 60-70 range. Assuming you are sailing to the West Coast, as discussed frequently here, it will always be cooler and can be rougher the closer you get to the West Coast, the first and last 48 hours.

We will be sailing from Vancouver British Columbia and returning there. Have looked at the weather while we are in the Islands but am curious what our weather will be like sailing from and back to Vancouver. Rain, cooler weather or sunny enough to be around pool or??? Maybe should know but would love to hear from anyone who has done this trip in April. Thanks.

The weather is not predictable, but, as mentioned, it will be cooler when you are in the Northern Pacific. I seriously you will be at the pool, unless there is a closable roof, the first and last 48 or so hours.

Weve done October twice - first time perfect - second time terrible!

A local told us July last year was very wet as well.

Friend suggested a break from Aspen starting Fall 17. Cruise over, stay 6 mos. Honolulu/Waikiki or Maui or both. Rent or exchange. 2 Seniors. Cannot seem to get VRBO up .Anyone with contacts or experiences.Have 2BR right in town on bus.Have found no info here Search Cruise Critic .kmcofl9@gmail.com

It rains almost year round here in Hawaii. Feb through April can be wet as can November and December. Hurricane months can go either way. Jan and May are my two favorite months here.

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Friend suggested a break from Aspen starting Fall 17. Cruise over, stay 6 mos. Honolulu/Waikiki or Maui or both. Rent or exchange. 2 Seniors. Cannot seem to get VRBO up .Anyone with contacts or experiences.Have 2BR right in town on bus.Have found no info here Search Cruise Critic .kmcofl9@gmail.com

You really should have started a new thread to ask this off topic question ( no hijacking!:) ). The easiest thing to do is to simply google something like "vacation rentals in ..." Or "long term home/condo rental in ...". I think Home Away is one, but you'll find several options. It is quite common for homeowners to rent out properties by the day or week to vacationers in Hawaii, and they list on these sites. We stayed on the Windward Coast of O'ahu in a hillside home facing the bay. We had the entire lower level with private entry with a huge private lanai and full kitchen. The family was on the upper level, but we never knew they were anywhere around.

Edit: I see you have already done this! Just scrolled down the page and there it was! Good luck!

You really should have started a new thread to ask this off topic question ( no hijacking!:) ). The easiest thing to do is to simply google something like "vacation rentals in ..." Or "long term home/condo rental in ...". I think Home Away is one, but you'll find several options. It is quite common for homeowners to rent out properties by the day or week to vacationers in Hawaii, and they list on these sites. We stayed on the Windward Coast of O'ahu in a hillside home facing the bay. We had the entire lower level with private entry with a huge private lanai and full kitchen. The family was on the upper level, but we never knew they were anywhere around.

Zoncom did start a new thread, within an hour or so of that post. Agree- it was a serious hijacking...