Honolulu is waking up to a classic trade-wind kind of morning at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (PHNL): partly cloudy skies, visibility near 10 miles, and a few quick showers scraping across the windward slopes. Highs should land near 82°F on Saturday, May 9, 2026, with northeast winds around 12 to 20 mph and occasional gusts up to roughly 28 mph. The brief, light downpours will favor windward and mauka neighborhoods, so expect some fast wet patches on commutes and outdoor plans.
Today and the Weekend
Scattered showers stay in play through today and into Saturday night, with rain chances hovering near 20 to 30 percent and new rainfall totals generally under a tenth of an inch. Overnight lows will hold in the low to mid 70s, and Sunday, May 10, 2026, will warm back into the low to mid 80s. A weak surface trough sliding west across the islands will help spark land and sea breeze showers, mainly along windward and mauka slopes.
Winds and Marine Outlook
Trade winds are expected to rebuild once that trough moves through, with northeast winds turning locally breezy by Monday, May 11, 2026, and kicking up a bit more on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Gusts around 29 to 31 mph are possible over the next several days. On the water, forecasters note that a Small Craft Advisory may be needed for the typically windier waters tonight or Sunday, although no watches or warnings are currently posted, according to the NWS forecast discussion. For a bit more context on this same trade-wind pattern, revisit our earlier look at this gusty trade setup.
What To Bring And When
A light rain jacket is your best friend for early-morning and afternoon trips into windward neighborhoods, where those passing showers like to pop up. Secure umbrellas and loose yard items before the wind picks up. Drivers should keep an eye out for slick spots along mauka routes during heavier bursts of rain, and small-craft operators may want to time outings around the peak gusts. Check the latest local forecasts before heading out and be ready to tweak outdoor plans if the trades crank up.
