Kuilei Cliffs

Cliff Coastal sea cliffs on Oahu, Hawaii

On Oʻahu’s windward side, Kuilei Cliffs offer coastal hiking and broad Pacific views; visitors pair cliff walks with nearby beaches and surf spots for a day of shoreline scenery and exercise.

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Kuilei Cliffs
21.2608, -157.8075
Open 24 hours

How to Get to Kuilei Cliffs #

Kuilei Cliffs are on Oʻahu and reachable by road from Honolulu; exact approach depends on the cliff sector-use local maps and park signage. Many popular viewpoints are a short drive from H-1 and local coastal roads.

Tips for Visiting Kuilei Cliffs #

  • Arrive midweek and early morning to avoid crowds on the cliffside trails which are popular with local walkers.
  • Bring layers-the winds off the Pacific can make the cliffs notably cooler than nearby Honolulu.
  • Respect private-property signage; some access trails pass very close to residential areas.

Best Time to Visit Kuilei Cliffs #

Kuilei Cliffs on Oʻahu are best visited outside of strong winter storms; spring-autumn offers calmer conditions and comfortable temperatures for coastal hikes.

Winter waves and storms
December-February · 20-26°C (68-79°F)
Dramatic ocean swell and storm-washed cliffs; caution advised near edges.
Spring to Autumn
March-November · 22-29°C (72-84°F)
Warmer, calmer seas and the best time for cliff walks and whale-watching from land in season.

Weather & Climate near Kuilei Cliffs #

Climate

Kuilei Cliffs's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 18°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (882 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
18°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (141 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
18° 26°

Weather

141 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
18° 27°

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° 27°

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
20° 28°

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
20° 28°

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
22° 29°

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 30°

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
21° 28°

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° 27°

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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