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Honolulu Basks in Breezy Sun Before Tropical Downpours Roll In Next Week

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Published on October 21, 2026
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Honolulu is starting Wednesday with breezy northeast trades, but the day should turn into the week’s easiest weather window: sunny skies and only a slim chance of rain through the afternoon. Tonight stays mostly clear.

Sunny Wednesday, Breezier Than It Looks

Moderate trades are expected through Wednesday morning, so umbrellas can stay in the closet, but loose hats and beach gear could get a workout.

Morning Showers Return Before The Weekend

Passing showers are favored from overnight into early Thursday. Friday is forecast near 86 and Saturday near 85, while shower activity is expected to increase over the weekend.

Sunday looks cloudier, with scattered showers before noon, a high near 85 and a 30% chance of rain. Moderate to locally strong northeasterly trade winds are expected to return this weekend.

A Wetter Pattern Could Develop Early Next Week

Heavy rain and thunderstorms could affect the state early next week.

Forecasters at the National Weather Service Honolulu say deep tropical moisture could bring a more significant period of heavy rain and thunderstorms statewide from Monday evening into Wednesday, with flash-flood concerns possible if the pattern strengthens. Confidence is currently fair, so the timing and severity may still shift as the system develops.