Honolulu starts Sunday on the warm and breezy side, with temperatures hovering near 70°F and scattered morning showers expected to give way to sunnier skies by afternoon. The high should reach about 83°F, with steady east-northeast trade winds keeping things feeling gusty at times.
What To Expect Today And Memorial Day
Scattered showers are most likely before noon on Sunday, May 24, 2026, and new rainfall amounts should generally stay under one tenth of an inch. By mid-afternoon, skies are expected to turn mostly sunny, with evening lows dipping into the low 70s. East-northeast winds will run around 16 to 23 mph, with gusts pushing up to about 29 to 32 mph, especially along the coast and in wind-prone channels, according to the National Weather Service Honolulu.
Afternoon Gusts Could Matter
The brisk trades will leave windward and mauka neighborhoods more vulnerable to quick, passing showers and briefly reduced visibility during heavier bursts of rain. High-profile vehicles may feel those stronger gusts, and anything left loose on lanais or in yards could get nudged or knocked over. For more local context and earlier coverage, check out our blustery Memorial Day preview.
Marine And Surf Outlook
Small Craft Advisories are posted for windier channels and many coastal waters, with some zones under advisory through 6 AM HST Monday, May 25 and other typically windier channels covered through 6 PM HST Tuesday, May 26, so smaller boats should stick to more sheltered harbors. A long-period south-southwest swell is forecast to build late this week and peak into next weekend, which could push south-facing surf above advisory levels, according to the National Weather Service Honolulu.
Plan Ahead
Now is a good time to tie down or bring in loose outdoor items, and to allow some extra time if you will be driving on exposed roads where crosswinds can be a hassle. Boaters and beachgoers should keep an eye on harbor notices and the latest marine forecast before heading out, as the breezy pattern is expected to hang around through much of next week.
