Kona or Honolulu in March?
On climate data, Honolulu comes out ahead overall in March. See the per-criterion details below.
KonaPhoto: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0
HonoluluPhoto: Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada · CC BY 2.0Key figures in March
| Criterion | Kona | Honolulu |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 25 °C | 25 °C |
| Average daily low | 23 °C | 22 °C |
| Sea | 25 °C ★ | 24 °C |
| Rainy days | 17 rainy days (est.) | 12 rainy days (est.) ★ |
| Sun | 7 h/day | 7 h/day |
| Humidity | 74 % | 74 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Honolulu is drier, with about 5 fewer rainy days.
Kona or Honolulu in March: the short answer
In March, Honolulu comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Kona 74/100 vs Honolulu 81/100). 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 March as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Kona averages a climate score of 79/100, Honolulu 83/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in March, side by side
The average daily high is about 25 °C in Kona and 25 °C in Honolulu — about the same. Average daily lows are around 23 °C versus 22 °C.
On rain, Kona sees about 17 rainy days in March and Honolulu about 12 — drier in Honolulu. Sunshine is comparable (7 vs 7 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In March the water is about 25 °C at Kona and 24 °C at Honolulu — warmer for swimming at Kona. Over the year, Kona is comfortable for swimming (from ~21 °C) in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, Honolulu in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. Peak sea warmth is September for Kona and September for Honolulu.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Kona records roughly 153 rainy days and Honolulu about 123 — the drier of the two overall is Honolulu. At their sunniest, Kona reaches about 9 hours of sun a day (July) and Honolulu about 9 (June). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Kona is at its best in January, February, April and July, while Honolulu peaks in April, May, June and July. 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 March scores for each travel style:
Beach & swimming: Honolulu scores higher in March (Kona 80 vs Honolulu 85).
City breaks: Honolulu scores higher in March (Kona 73 vs Honolulu 83).
Active & hiking: Honolulu scores higher in March (Kona 61 vs Honolulu 70).
Family: Honolulu scores higher in March (Kona 77 vs Honolulu 84).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In March, Honolulu 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.