Honolulu is waking up mostly clear and warm Saturday, with temperatures near 79°F before sunrise. The trade-wind pattern will keep the day breezy, with a high near 87°F and isolated showers that should be brief rather than a full washout. Windward and mauka neighborhoods are the likeliest spots to get wet, while many leeward areas stay sunnier.
East-northeast winds will run 13 to 18 mph Saturday, with gusts reaching up to 25 mph, according to the National Weather Service Honolulu. Showers are most likely to arrive as quick passing bursts, with little accumulation expected across Honolulu.
Sunday Turns Wetter Across Oahu
Saturday night brings scattered showers and a low near 77°F, followed by a partly sunny Sunday with a 60% chance of rain. Sunday’s showers could produce between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, so outdoor plans may need a little flexibility even though temperatures still reach about 87°F.
Monday stays warm, breezy and unsettled, with another 60% chance of rain showers and a high near 87°F. The weather service says a moisture increase moving through the islands will make showers more organized, especially across windward areas, while leeward neighborhoods could still see plenty of dry breaks.
Sunny Skies Return Midweek
The pattern briefly dries out Tuesday and Wednesday. Isolated showers may pass before noon, but mostly sunny to sunny skies are expected afterward, with highs near 87°F and east-northeast winds around 16 mph.
Late-Week Winds Ramp Up
Trade winds are expected to strengthen again Thursday and Friday. Thursday could bring gusts up to 30 mph, while Friday’s east-northeast winds may reach around 25 mph with gusts as high as 37 mph, making exposed roads, ridgelines and shorelines feel notably blustery.
Choppy Shores And High-Tide Concerns
East-facing shores will remain choppy under the persistent trades, while south-facing surf stays near seasonal levels and north-facing surf remains small. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through 6 a.m. Sunday for several channels and waters around Maui County and the Big Island, not Oahu.
Forecasters also say minor coastal flooding is possible around afternoon peak tides late this weekend into early next week, particularly at vulnerable shoreline spots. For Honolulu residents, the practical forecast is simple: enjoy the sunny breaks, keep a light rain layer handy, and expect the wind to be the more consistent feature.
