Is Sept/October as humid as December?

Just trying work out what to pack. We are in Hawaii from Sept 26 to October 12.

We were in Hawaii in December 2004 and found it to be VERY humid. Should we expect about the same this time?

Is Sept/October as humid as December?

Where were you last time and where are you going now? This can make a big difference.

I have not really noticed a difference in the humidity Kaanapali/Napili areas of Maui in Sept and Dec ... but then again, I live in the southern US where it is VERY humid in the summers and Maui is nothing compared to here!!

Is Sept/October as humid as December?

Generally summertime in Hawaii is more humid than winter, and Sept/Oct is late summer and December is the start of winter. But konagirl is right, it really depends on where you are.

We were only in Waikiki last time. This time we will be all over Oahu and also in Kauai.

It will be humid. Most of the time the humidity isn%26#39;t bothersome, but when the trade winds die you really notice the difference. I only wear lightweight cotton and silk in Hawaii -- no poly blends -- and loose-fitting.

I only recall being miserable in a couple of places. One was a condo in Keauhou on Big Island that was built in a depression and away from the ocean. With no breeze, it was awful. Another condo in the same general location was right on the ocean; it was fine.

I find the climate on Oahu to be perfect. Yes, the humidity is much higher than here, but it is the tropics. The nice thing about Hawaii is the trade winds that often blow. Sort of natural airconditioning in a way. When I travel to Hawaii I pack very light. On the plane I am already in the Hawaii swing of things wearing only shorts, t-shirt and flip flops. My suit case is virtually empty. I never pack long sleeve shirts or long pants. No need when in Hawaii. I go there to hang loose, just like we do here on our island. I have only travelled to Hawaii in June, July, Aug. Sept. and Oct. The daytime temps. can be quite warm in the mid to upper 80%26#39;s F. and nights in the lower 70%26#39;s F. Just perfect!!! I would only go in the Winter months if I could stay there from early November until late March. I really would hate to leave the balmy tropics on a Winter%26#39;s day and fly into Vancouver. I don%26#39;t think my body could handle that temp. change. It is much easier for me to return home on a warm Summer or Fall day. I can still where my shorts and T-shirt. Aloha, Banana Joe

Sorry, DrV, but you are incorrect....

Statistically, it is significantly more humid in Hawaii during the winter (rainy season, when it is 79 to 81%) than in the summer (dry season at 66 to 68%).

And, Ausmum, it is more humid in December (with an average daytime relative humidity of 79%) than in September (average of 70%).

For the figures, go to the infamous State of Hawaii Data Book at:

hawaii.gov/dbedt/鈥ection05.xls

However, as others noted, the ';percieved'; level of humidity is dependant upon the trade winds. No matter what time of year, no winds = it feels more humid; with trades = it feels less humid.

what i notice is that clothes on the line take 2 or 3 days to dry in winter but only a few house in summer. we are at 1500%26#39; level. so , winter is more humid.

however when we lose our trade winds in the summer it gets hot and humid. this happens occasionally for a few days. anyone with a lung condition hates that.