Honolulu or Bali in August?
On climate data, Bali comes out ahead overall in August. See the per-criterion details below.
HonoluluPhoto: Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada · CC BY 2.0
BaliPhoto: Gunadhi · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in August
| Criterion | Honolulu | Bali |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 28 °C | 27 °C |
| Average daily low | 25 °C | 21 °C |
| Sea | 27 °C ★ | 26 °C |
| Rainy days | 7 rainy days (est.) | 5 rainy days (est.) ★ |
| Sun | 9 h/day ★ | 7 h/day |
| Humidity | 74 % | 81 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Bali is drier, with about 2 fewer rainy days.
Honolulu or Bali in August: the short answer
In August, Bali comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Honolulu 85/100 vs Bali 89/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on August as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Honolulu averages a climate score of 83/100, Bali 70/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in August, side by side
The average daily high is about 28 °C in Honolulu and 27 °C in Bali — warmer in Honolulu. Average daily lows are around 25 °C versus 21 °C.
On rain, Honolulu sees about 7 rainy days in August and Bali about 5 — drier in Bali. Honolulu gets more sunshine (9 vs 7 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In August the water is about 27 °C at Honolulu and 26 °C at Bali — warmer for swimming at Honolulu. Over the year, Honolulu is comfortable for swimming (from ~21 °C) in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, Bali in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. Peak sea warmth is September for Honolulu and March for Bali.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Honolulu records roughly 123 rainy days and Bali about 193 — the drier of the two overall is Honolulu. At their sunniest, Honolulu reaches about 9 hours of sun a day (June) and Bali about 8 (October). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Honolulu is at its best in April, May, June and July, while Bali peaks in June, July, August and September. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the August scores for each travel style:
Beach & swimming: Bali scores higher in August (Honolulu 94 vs Bali 97).
City breaks: Bali scores higher in August (Honolulu 82 vs Bali 89).
Active & hiking: Bali scores higher in August (Honolulu 67 vs Bali 72).
Family: Bali scores higher in August (Honolulu 91 vs Bali 93).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In August, Bali leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Honolulu carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.