Honolulu is starting Thursday on the muggy side, mostly clear and sitting at 72°F at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport as of 4:53 a.m. HST on March 5, 2026. East‑southeast trade winds are keeping things breezy, pushing brief, mostly light showers onto east‑ and southeast‑facing slopes and into a few sheltered leeward spots. That trade‑wind pattern should hold through the weekend before a wetter, more unsettled stretch becomes possible early next week.
Afternoon: Isolated Showers, Seasonable Highs
Through this afternoon, expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 81°F and only spotty rain. Isolated showers carry about a 20% chance and should drop under a tenth of an inch where they do pop up. East‑southeast winds around 6–12 mph will be most noticeable along the coast and on exposed ridges, with occasional brief gusts. This lines up with the National Weather Service point forecast for Honolulu.
Boaters And Beachgoers
A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through 6 p.m. HST Friday for several waters near the Big Island and parts of Maui, including channel areas where terrain‑enhanced winds kick up choppy seas. Expect gusty easterly winds and short, rough waves in those advisory zones. Around Oahu, the trades should mainly bring the usual east‑shore chop rather than unusually large surf. Check the latest marine forecasts and secure any loose beach gear before you head out.
Looking Ahead
Forecast discussion from the Honolulu office notes that a front may stall just west of the islands and a low could draw tropical moisture northward by midweek. That setup would turn winds more southerly and increase the odds of heavier, more widespread showers Tuesday and Wednesday. Model guidance shows moisture levels running well above normal, so midweek could end up noticeably wetter and windier than this weekend, although timing and details still carry some uncertainty. See the National Weather Service Honolulu discussion for the full outlook and marine advisories.
What To Know For Your Day
Carry a light rain jacket in case you catch one of those brief downpours, and plan on breezy east winds through Friday. If you are in a small craft, avoid the advisory areas until the SCA is lifted. Looking to next week, keep a backup date for any big outdoor plans, since conditions may turn wetter and windier by Tuesday and Wednesday.
