Climateby Month

Haleiwa, HI weather in September

NOAA 1991-2020 normals and daily records · Haleiwa all year

In September, Haleiwa sees highs around 86°F and lows around 70°F: warm and humid, with rain on most days. Expect about 21 wet days. Pack rain gear.

Normal high
86°F
Normal low
70°F
Wet days
21
3.3 in total
Muggy days
27
dew point 65°F+

How September changes from start to finish

Normal values at the start and end of September
September 1September 30
Normal high87°F86°F
Normal low70°F69°F
Chance of a wet day71%70%
Sunrise / sunset6:15 am / 6:49 pm6:23 am / 6:21 pm
Daylight12.6 h12.0 h

Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Hawaii time (no daylight saving)).

A typical September day

  1. 6 am76°Fdew point 68°F
  2. 9 am82°Fdew point 68°F
  3. Noon86°Fdew point 68°F
  4. 3 pm86°Fdew point 67°F
  5. 6 pm82°Fdew point 68°F
  6. 9 pm79°Fdew point 68°F

NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Honolulu Intl Airport (22 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 37% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 23%.

What kind of days to expect

  • Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 30
  • Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph11 of 30
  • Hot dayshigh 90°F or more4 of 30
  • Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more27 of 30
  • Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow21 of 30
  • Notable rainat least 0.10 in9 of 30
  • Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30

Average days per September, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.

Rain in September

Normal precipitation is 3.3 in; a dry September brings about 1.8 in and a wet one about 4.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.

How September varies from year to year

  • Warmest September, 1991-20202003: average high 90°F
  • Coolest September2012: average high 82°F
  • Wettest September1996: 7.9 in
  • Driest September1993: 1.2 in
  • Highest reading94°F (September 21, 1995)
  • Lowest reading59°F (September 30, 1992)

From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.

September compared with August and October

AugustSeptemberOctober
Normal high86°F86°F84°F
Normal low70°F70°F69°F
Wet days222123
Comfortable days000
Daylight12.8 h12.3 h11.7 h

Highs change by 0°F from August and -2°F into October.

Nearby alternatives in September

How Haleiwa ranks in September

  • Normal high127th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 7 in Hawaii
  • Wet days375th driest of 378
  • Comfortable days338th most of 342

What to pack for Haleiwa in September

  • Light, breathable clothing – highs near 86°F and about 27 muggy days
  • A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 21 days
  • A swimsuit – about 11 beach days

Heating and cooling

September has 0 heating degree days and 389 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.

Questions

How hot is Haleiwa in September?

The normal high is 86°F and the normal low is 70°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest September reading was 94°F (most recently on September 21, 1995).

Does it rain a lot in Haleiwa in September?

About 21 days in September have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.3 in. The wettest September in 1991-2020 was in 1996 (7.9 in); the driest was in 1993 (1.2 in).

Is September a good time to visit Haleiwa?

September ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Haleiwa (43 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 4 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are January, February and March.

Where the numbers come from

  • Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Waimea Valley 892.2 (USC00519603), 5.0 mi NE of the city center, 41 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
  • Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Honolulu Intl Airport (USW00022521), 22 mi SSE of the city center, 7 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
  • Daily humidity and wind: Honolulu International Airport (911820-22521), 21 mi SSE of the city center, 6 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.