O'ahu
O'ahu
O'ahu is a fascinating mix of different cultures and packed with fun activities. Amazingly, despite being Hawaii's most populated island, O'ahu still offers some of the most beautiful beaches and scenery of all the islands.
Highlights
See the world famous Waikiki Beach, lush rain forests, huge surfing waves, great boutique shopping, the Polynesian Cultural Center, and Iolani Palace, America's only royal palace.
Geography/Environment
122 miles of coastline.
Activities
Ocean adventures including snorkeling, diving, cruises, parasailing, and surfing. Play golf at a world renowned course. Spend an afternoon at Pearl Harbor. Go on an eco-cultural excursion and attend luau.
Climate and Weather
Although Hawaii's busiest tourist season is during winter (December to February), this has more to do with the weather elsewhere, since many visitors are snowbirds escaping cold winters back home. You don't find much nicer weather anywhere in the world. Near the coasts, which you almost always are, average highs are a pleasant 80ºF (27ºC), and the difference between summer and winter temperatures is only 10ºF. The rainiest period is between December and March. It also matters on which side of the islands you are. In general, the driest, sunniest conditions and the calmest waters are on the southwestern side of the islands. The northeastern side of the islands receives decent rainfalls.
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