Kihei, HI weather in April
In April, Kihei sees highs around 85°F and lows around 67°F: warm and often humid, with some rain. Expect about 9 wet days.
- Normal high
- 85°F
- Normal low
- 67°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 1.3 in total
- Muggy days
- 10
- dew point 65°F+
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 84°F | 85°F |
| Normal low | 66°F | 67°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 30% | 27% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:19 am / 6:40 pm | 5:56 am / 6:49 pm |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 12.9 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 April day
- 6 am68°Fdew point 62°F
- 9 am77°Fdew point 64°F
- Noon81°Fdew point 64°F
- 3 pm81°Fdew point 64°F
- 6 pm76°Fdew point 64°F
- 9 pm72°Fdew point 65°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Kahului Airport (10 mi away); average wind 13 mph; clear or few clouds in 38% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 22%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 30
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph6 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more10 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in April
Normal precipitation is 1.3 in; a dry April brings about 0.3 in and a wet one about 1.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202019: average high 87°F
- Coolest April2009: average high 79°F
- Wettest April2017: 7.8 in
- Driest April2003: 0.01 in
- Highest reading91°F (April 30, 2013)
- Lowest reading56°F (April 26, 2009)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
April compared with March and May
| March | April | May | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 83°F | 85°F | 87°F |
| Normal low | 65°F | 67°F | 68°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 9 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 12.6 h | 13.1 h |
Highs change by +2°F from March and +2°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Drier: Kailua-Kona, HI83 mi · high 83°F · 4 wet days
- Cooler: Hilo, HI114 mi · high 79°F · 25 wet days
How Kihei ranks in April
- Normal high15th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 7 in Hawaii
- Wet days191st driest of 378
- Comfortable days330th most of 340
What to pack for Kihei in April
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 85°F and about 10 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
April has 0 heating degree days and 317 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Kihei in April?
The normal high is 85°F and the normal low is 67°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest April reading was 91°F (April 30, 2013).
Does it rain a lot in Kihei in April?
About 9 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.3 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2017 (7.8 in); the driest was in 2003 (0.01 in).
Is April a good time to visit Kihei?
April ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Kihei (53 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best months are February, May and June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Kahului Airport (USW00022516), 10 mi N of the city center, 51 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Kihei 311 (USC00514489), 2.6 mi NNE of the city center, 158 ft (147 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Kahului Airport (911900-22516), 9.3 mi N of the city center, 46 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.