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Hawaii cruises in November
The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival celebrates the harvest with farm tours and tastings in early November. Winter swells start building on north shores, bringing big-wave surf contests to Oʻahu. Rain increases on windward coasts. Fares are reasonable until Thanksgiving week, and the first humpbacks may arrive late in the month.
- Good time to go
- Avg high 73°F
- 11 hrs daylight
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Hawaii in November: Good time to go
The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival celebrates the harvest with farm tours and tastings in early November. Winter swells start building on north shores, bringing big-wave surf contests to Oʻahu. Rain increases on windward coasts. Fares are reasonable until Thanksgiving week, and the first humpbacks may arrive late in the month.
Across Hawaii cruise ports, November brings average highs around 73°F (23°C) and lows near 66°F, with about 3.8 inches of rain over the month and roughly 11 hours of daylight.
- Verdict
- Good time to go
- Season
- Year-round; humpback whales December to April. Best weather-and-value months April to May and September to October.
- Average high / low
- 73°F / 66°F
- Rainfall (month)
- 3.8 in
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Typical cruise length
- 7 nights inter-island from Honolulu; 14 to 17 nights from the West Coast
What to pack: warm-weather clothes with layers: shorts and light pants, a sweater or light jacket for breezy evenings on deck, and comfortable walking shoes.
How November compares with the rest of the year
- Jan: Best time to go
- Feb: Best time to go
- Mar: Best time to go
- Apr: Good time to go
- May: Best time to go
- Jun: Good time to go
- Jul: Good time to go
- Aug: Good time to go
- Sep: Best time to go
- Oct: Good time to go
- Nov: Good time to go
- Dec: Good time to go
- No regular sailings
- Shoulder season
- Good time to go
- Best time to go
Hawaii weather in November
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 6920 | 6920 | 7021 | 7222 | 7424 | 7825 | 8027 | 8127 | 8027 | 7826 | 7323 | 6921 |
| Low °F (°C) | 6217 | 6116 | 6217 | 6418 | 6619 | 6820 | 7122 | 7222 | 7122 | 6921 | 6619 | 6217 |
| Rain in (mm) | 4.1103 | 3.793 | 4.3110 | 3.075 | 2.255 | 1.539 | 1.334 | 1.947 | 2.152 | 2.974 | 3.897 | 4.6116 |
| Daylight (hrs) | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
November weather port by port
| Port | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 81°F | 76°F | 3.2 in | 11 h |
| Kahului (Maui) | 79°F | 76°F | 2.5 in | 11 h |
| Hilo | 81°F | 74°F | 5.9 in | 11 h |
| Kona (Kailua-Kona) | 81°F | 79°F | 3.1 in | 11 h |
| Nawiliwili (Kauai) | 80°F | 77°F | 2.4 in | 11 h |
| Los Angeles | 69°F | 61°F | 0.9 in | 10 h |
| San Diego | 76°F | 58°F | 1.0 in | 10 h |
| San Francisco | 65°F | 49°F | 2.1 in | 10 h |
| Vancouver | 47°F | 40°F | 13.0 in | 9 h |
Average daily highs and lows, 2015–2024, from NASA POWER, adjusted to sea level. Rain is the average monthly total.
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Hawaii in November: FAQs
Is November a good time to cruise Hawaii?
Yes, it's a good month. The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival celebrates the harvest with farm tours and tastings in early November. Winter swells start building on north shores, bringing big-wave surf contests to Oʻahu. Rain increases on windward coasts. Fares are reasonable until Thanksgiving week, and the first humpbacks may arrive late in the month.
What is the weather like on a Hawaii cruise in November?
Across Hawaii cruise ports, November brings average highs around 73°F (23°C) and lows near 66°F, with about 3.8 inches of rain over the month and roughly 11 hours of daylight. Conditions vary from port to port and day to day.
What should I pack for a Hawaii cruise in November?
Pack warm-weather clothes with layers: shorts and light pants, a sweater or light jacket for breezy evenings on deck, and comfortable walking shoes. Check your cruise line's dress code for evenings.
When is the best time to cruise Hawaii?
Year-round; humpback whales December to April. Best weather-and-value months April to May and September to October.. The best months are usually January, February, March, May, September.
Where else can I cruise in November?
November is also a top month for Mexican Riviera & Baja, Galápagos Islands, Canary Islands & Atlantic Isles, Japan, Australia & New Zealand.
Updated November 2026 by the BookMyDreamCruise editorial team. How we research and fact-check.
Sources: NASA POWER climate data.