Kauai in January
Weather, crowds, and prices, and whether January is your month.
Lush and rainy up north, driest in Poipu; waterfall season. Expect highs around 78°F, rainy season, busy, and peak prices.
The bigger picture for Kauai
- Best overall: April-May and September-October; summer for north-shore swimming.
- Best value: May and October.
- Watch out for: Winter (November-March) closes north-shore swimming and brings the most rain.
See the complete best-time-to-visit guide for Kauai →
What a Kauai trip costs in January
A 7-night Kauai trip for two in January runs about $5,600, covering flights, lodging, and food. That puts January among the priciest months, near December's peak of about $6,350, so book early.
See the full Kauai cost breakdown →Kauai month by month
| Month | High/Low | Rain | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January ← | 78/62° | Rainy season | Busy | Peak prices |
| February | 78/61° | Regular showers | Busy | Peak prices |
| March | 79/63° | Regular showers | Busy | Peak prices |
| April | 81/65° | Occasional showers | Busy | Above average |
| May | 83/67° | Occasional showers | Moderate | Good value |
| June | 85/69° | Very little rain | Busy | Above average |
| July | 86/71° | Very little rain | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
| August | 87/71° | Very little rain | Peak crowds | Above average |
| September | 86/70° | Occasional showers | Moderate | Good value |
| October | 84/68° | Occasional showers | Moderate | Good value |
| November | 81/66° | Regular showers | Moderate | Good value |
| December | 78/63° | Rainy season | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
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