May in Honolulu, HI: variable for golf — mixed conditions — check the live score. Best tee times: morning before noon for the most comfortable round.
| Average May Weather | |
|---|---|
| Avg daily high | 80°F |
| Avg daily low | 71°F |
| Rainy days | 18 / mo |
| Avg peak wind | 14 mph |
May sits at an interesting crossroads for golf in Honolulu. The temperature is comfortable — an 80°F average high and a 71°F low keep conditions squarely playable — but 18 precipitation days make it the third-wettest month of the year, tied with October. That volatility is the defining characteristic of the month.
For the traveling golfer arriving on a fixed itinerary, May demands flexibility. Showers tend to be brief and scattered rather than all-day events, so a morning tee time gives you the best chance of dry conditions. The local regular, on the other hand, knows the rhythm of the rain and is less likely to be caught off guard — and with peak winds at 14 mph, among the calmer readings of the year, the playing conditions when it is dry are genuinely good.
Book early morning slots — before 8 AM when possible — since Honolulu's May showers tend to build through the afternoon. With 18 precipitation days spread across the month, mid-week mornings typically offer the best combination of lighter crowds and drier windows. See how conditions rate hour by hour on our playability scale.
May is a modest step in the right direction compared to April, shedding 3 precipitation days and dropping peak wind slightly from 14.4 mph to 14 mph, while temperatures are nearly identical at 80°F versus 79°F. June improves more meaningfully — 4 fewer rain days and a 3°F warmer average high — so travelers with schedule flexibility who can shift a trip even a few weeks later will find noticeably more reliable conditions. May is the transition, not the destination.
Climate normals show the long-term picture, but day-to-day weather varies. Check today's live golf weather score for Honolulu, HI for the current playability rating, hourly wind, temperature, and the recommended tee time window.
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With 18 precipitation days in May — roughly 58% of days — it is the third-wettest month of the year. In practice, most showers are brief trade-wind events rather than sustained downpours, so a full round washout is uncommon — but delays are realistic, especially on afternoon tee times. Morning rounds are the more reliable bet.
May is a Variable-tier month — workable but not the most dependable window. The 80°F average high and relatively calm 14 mph peak winds are positives, but 18 rain days put it behind both summer and the drier winter stretches for overall course conditions. If your dates are flexible, June drops to 14 precipitation days with slightly warmer temperatures, making it a meaningfully smoother experience.