Hawaii's climate is typical for the tropics, although temperatures and humidity tend to be a bit less extreme due to near-constant trade winds from the east. Summer highs are usually in the upper 80s °F, (around 31 °C) during the day and mid 70s, (around 24 °C) at night. Winter day temperatures are usually in the low to mid 80s, (around 28 °C) and (at low elevation) seldom dipping below the mid 60s (18 °C) at night. Snow, not usually associated with the tropics, falls at 4,205 metres (13,796 ft) on Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island in some winter months. Snow rarely falls on Haleakala. Mount Wai?ale?ale, on Kaua?i, has the second highest average annual rainfall on Earth, about 460 inches (11,684.0 mm). Most of Hawaii has only two seasons: the dry season from May to October, and the wet season from October to April.
Hawaii is one of four states, besides the original thirteen, that were independent prior to becoming part of the United States
The Kingdom of Hawaii was sovereign from 1810 until 1893 when the monarchy was overthrown by resident American (and some European) businessmen. It was an independent republic from 1894 until 1898, when it was annexed by the United States as a territory, becoming a state in 1959.
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Tours
Hawaii with Oahu, Maui & the Big Island - Classic Group
From $5,845.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Local EscapeBrochure Type: V1 USA and Canada 2024Hawaii's traditional greeting, Aloha, embodies hospitality, respect, love and welcome.
Best of Hawaii Premium
From $4,775.00 (USD)
Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type: USA Canada and Central America 2025 v1Experience the best of Hawaii: the powerful waves of Oahu's North Shore, Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona, learning from naturalists at the Hawaii Ocean Science and Technol...
Hawaiian Explorer First Class
From $3,750.00 (USD)
Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type: USA Canada and Central America 2025 v1Waikiki and Maui, Pearl Harbor and the volcanic energy of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park are yours to discover on this Hawaii tour.
10 Day Three Islander 2024
From $5,750.00 (USD)
Our '3 Islander' brings you Oahu, Maui & Kauai - 3 of the most beautiful islands in America, if not the world. Our hotels are not just about slippers, bathrobes and chocolates on your pillow.
The Best of Hawaii
From $12,190.00 (USD)
Special tropical Tauck touches await on our classic four-island tour across Hawaii – including ocean-view rooms at luxury beachfront resorts for 11 nights,private evening with an after-hours tour, reception and dinner at Queen Emma Summer Palac...
Hawaiian Discovery Premium
From $5,795.00 (USD)
Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type: USA Canada and Central America 2025 v1Get on island time as you discover Hawaii's authentic tropical paradise, including Kilauea Volcano and Kauai's magical Tunnel of Trees and Waimea Canyon State Park.
Hawaii Four Island Adventure Moderate
From $5,725.00 (USD)
Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type: USA Canada and Central America 2025 v1Let the spirit of aloha follow you from waves of Oahu to the black sand beach of Punalu'u Beach Park.
Hawaii Four Island Adventure Premium
From $6,250.00 (USD)
Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type: USA Canada and Central America 2024 v2Let the spirit of aloha follow you from waves of Oahu to the black sand beach of Punalu'u Beach Park.
13 Day Perillo's Ultimate Hawaii 2024
From $8,990.00 (USD)
Hawaii is stunning from a camping tent... imagine from 3 of the top hotels in the world?
The Best of Hawaii
From $10,690.00 (USD)
Special tropical Tauck touches await on our classic four-island tour across Hawaii – including ocean-view rooms at luxury beachfront resorts for 11 nights,private evening with an after-hours tour, reception and dinner at Queen Emma Summer Palac...
Best of Hawaii Moderate
From $4,250.00 (USD)
Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type: USA Canada and Central America 2025 v1Experience the best of Hawaii: the powerful waves of Oahu's North Shore, Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona, learning from naturalists at the Hawaii Ocean Science and Technol...
9 Day Perillo's Ultimate Hawaii 2024
From $6,150.00 (USD)
Hawaii is stunning from a camping tent... imagine from 2 of the top hotels in the world?
Best of Hawaii Moderate
From $4,095.00 (USD)
Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type: USA Canada and Central America 2024 v2Experience the best of Hawaii: the powerful waves of Oahu's North Shore, Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona, learning from naturalists at the Hawaii Ocean Science and Technol...
GLOBUS 2024: Grand Hawaii Vacation (EK)
From $5,199.00 (USD)
Every day is Hawaiian shirt day on this ultimate vacation to Hawaii and its lush, tropical islands. How else would you dress for palm-lined beaches, breezy scenic cruises, and traditional luaus with haupia and hula?
Hawaii Four Island Adventure Premium
From $6,495.00 (USD)
Tour Type: State ExplorerBrochure Type: USA Canada and Central America 2025 v1Let the spirit of aloha follow you from waves of Oahu to the black sand beach of Punalu'u Beach Park.
Cruises
Divine Pacific Oases - Papeete (Tahiti) French Polynesia to Honolulu Oahu
From $5,599.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: RegattaGlobal Horizons - Miami Florida to Miami Florida
From $55,499.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: InsigniaSong Of Polynesia - Papeete (Tahiti) French Polynesia to Los Angeles California
From $4,640.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: RegattaPolynesian Parade - Auckland New Zealand to San Diego California
From $10,399.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Insignia9 Night Hawaii Cruise
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Ovation of the SeasTahitian & Hawaiian Hues - Los Angeles California to Papeete (Tahiti) French Polynesia
From $4,999.00 (USD)
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: NauticaPacific & Caribbean Stars - Papeete (Tahiti) French Polynesia to New York New York
From $9,199.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: InsigniaEpic Tropical Vistas - Auckland New Zealand to New York New York
From $14,699.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: InsigniaAsia & Oceania Odyssey - Tokyo Japan to Honolulu Oahu
From $26,299.00 (USD)
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Regatta15-Day Hawaii from San Francisco, CA
From $2,379.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Carnival Legend23-Day South Pacific Crossing
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Westerdam16 Days - Hawaiian Islands - Los Angeles to Los Angeles aboard Emerald Princess
From $1,599.00 (USD)
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Emerald Princess12 Nights Hawaii From Vancouver, British Columbia - Onboard Celebrity Edge
Destination: Hawaii
Ship: Celebrity Edge14-Day Cruise to South Pacific: Kauai, Maui & Moorea from Honolulu, Oahu
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Norwegian Sun18 Nights Tahitian Treasures From Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii - Onboard Celebrity Edge
Destination: Transoceanic
Ship: Celebrity Edge