Honolulu is waking up to cloudy, muggy weather on Sunday, March 1, 2026, with observations at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (PHNL) near 72°F and high humidity. Skies are expected to stay mostly cloudy through the afternoon with a high around 81°F, and while most neighborhoods will stay dry, brief, spotty showers could pop up after noon. Light east-southeast winds and localized sea breezes will keep sheltered leeward spots a bit warmer and stickier than usual.
Afternoon Shower Chances
Isolated rain showers are most likely to develop after noon on Sunday, March 1, 2026, and should be short-lived and scattered instead of a steady, soaking rain. According to the National Weather Service Honolulu, the chance of precipitation for Sunday afternoon is around 20 percent, with lows near 70°F Sunday night. Drivers should be ready for sudden wet spots and brief drops in visibility wherever a passing downpour moves through.
Winds Build Early Next Week
Lighter, onshore breezes will hang around today before easterly trade winds return early next week and strengthen through Monday and Tuesday (Monday, March 2 to Tuesday, March 3, 2026). As noted in an earlier sticky Honolulu morning, forecasters expect moderate to locally breezy trades that could push gusts into the 20 to 30 mph range on exposed ridges and channels. Those stronger trades will favor brief windward and mountain showers, especially overnight and during the early morning hours.
Marine And Surf Notes
North- and west-facing shores are expected to see surf trend up late Sunday into Monday as a west-northwest swell arrives, while a short-period northeast swell may give east-facing surf a slight lift. Choppy conditions typical of strengthening trades are likely by Tuesday, and small-craft conditions are possible on the typically windier waters, so beachgoers should follow lifeguard advisories and steer clear of low-lying coastal roads during peak surf. If small-craft advisories or other watches are issued for neighboring counties, officials will post updates for harbor and boating interests.
Plan outdoor time around the chance for a quick, isolated shower this afternoon and expect a windier, trade-dominant pattern by midweek. Updates will follow if any advisories are issued or if the stalled front near Kauai shifts and changes the timing of showers.
