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Things to do in Kauai
Helicopter tours, zipline tours and boat tours and more, with the best month for each. Kauai is most comfortable for sightseeing in January and February.
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- Helicopter tours
- Zipline tours
- Boat tours
- Snorkeling
- Scuba diving
- ATV tours
- Sunset cruises
- Kayak tours
- Cooking classes
- Jeep tours
Popular tours in Kauai
Kauai: NaPali Boat Tour on the Amelia KFrom $227View 
Kauai Chocolate Farm Tasting TourFrom $145View 
Kauai: Waimea Town, Wailua River Cruise & Fern Grotto TourFrom $279View
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Kauai month by month
Kauai weather by month
Averages for Lihue Airport, Hawaii, 1991–2020. Highlighted months are the most comfortable for sightseeing.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 79 (26) | 78 (26) | 78 (26) | 80 (27) | 82 (28) | 83 (29) | 85 (29) | 85 (30) | 85 (30) | 84 (29) | 81 (27) | 79 (26) |
| Low °F (°C) | 66 (19) | 66 (19) | 67 (20) | 69 (21) | 71 (22) | 73 (23) | 75 (24) | 75 (24) | 75 (24) | 74 (23) | 71 (22) | 69 (20) |
| Rainy days | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
| Sea °F (°C) | 76 (24) | 75 (24) | 75 (24) | 76 (24) | 77 (25) | 78 (26) | 79 (26) | 80 (26) | 80 (27) | 80 (27) | 79 (26) | 77 (25) |
| Sunset (15th) | 6:15 pm | 6:35 pm | 6:47 pm | 6:58 pm | 7:10 pm | 7:23 pm | 7:25 pm | 7:10 pm | 6:42 pm | 6:14 pm | 5:55 pm | 5:57 pm |
Questions
When is the best time to visit Kauai?
For walking around and sightseeing, January and February. August is the warmest month at about 85°F (30°C), and February the coolest at about 78°F (26°C).
What is the rainiest month in Kauai?
July, with about 19 rainy days. Book outdoor tours early in your stay that month, so there's room to move them.
When is the sea warmest in Kauai?
September, at about 80°F (27°C). It's coolest in February, at about 75°F (24°C).