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The weeks, days and hours locals would tell you to avoid in Honolulu — and what to do instead.

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Honolulu month by month

Festivals, conventions, weather and price seasons that change what a visit is like. Researched by the TripVibz editors from official event and weather sources.

January

Humpback whale peak — good. Humpbacks are in Hawaiian waters from about November to April, with the peak from January through March. A good time for whale-watching tours.

Holiday high season — avoid. Late December into early January brings the highest lodging demand of the year in Hawaii. Book early and expect higher prices.

February

Humpback whale peak — good. Humpbacks are in Hawaiian waters from about November to April, with the peak from January through March. A good time for whale-watching tours.

March

Humpback whale peak — good. Humpbacks are in Hawaiian waters from about November to April, with the peak from January through March. A good time for whale-watching tours.

April

Spring shoulder season — good. Mid-April to early June is one of the cheapest and least crowded stretches for flights and hotels.

May

Spring shoulder season — good. Mid-April to early June is one of the cheapest and least crowded stretches for flights and hotels.

June

Summer family season — busy. Mid-June to mid-August is peak family travel while schools are out, with June and July the most crowded.

July

Summer family season — busy. Mid-June to mid-August is peak family travel while schools are out, with June and July the most crowded.

August

Summer family season — busy. Mid-June to mid-August is peak family travel while schools are out, with June and July the most crowded.

September

Fall shoulder season — good. Demand usually eases after Labor Day. September to mid-November brings lower prices and quieter beaches.

October

Fall shoulder season — good. Demand usually eases after Labor Day. September to mid-November brings lower prices and quieter beaches.

November

Fall shoulder season — good. Demand usually eases after Labor Day. September to mid-November brings lower prices and quieter beaches.

Thanksgiving week — busy. Late November. Demand for flights and rooms jumps sharply for the holiday week.

December

Honolulu Marathon — busy. Mid-December, with a 5 a.m. start. Roads along the course close on race morning.

Holiday high season — avoid. Late December into early January brings the highest lodging demand of the year in Hawaii. Book early and expect higher prices.