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Water temperature in Hanalei (HI) in January

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Is it warm enough to swim in Hanalei in January? Average water temperature in Hanalei in January is 76.1°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Hanalei in January is 78.4°F, and the coldest is 74.1°F. Average high air temperature in Hanalei in January is 77°F, and average low temperature is 64°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Hanalei

Changes water temperature in Hanalei in January 2026, 2025

To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Hanalei for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Hanalei, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of January.

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Day 2026 2025 Min Max
January 177.2°F76.5°F75°F78.3°F
January 277.2°F76.5°F75°F78.4°F
January 377°F76.6°F75°F78.3°F
January 477°F76.5°F75.2°F78.3°F
January 576.8°F76.3°F74.8°F78.3°F
January 676.8°F76.3°F75°F78.1°F
January 777°F76.6°F75°F77.9°F
January 877°F76.1°F74.8°F78.3°F
January 977°F76.1°F75°F77.7°F
January 1077.2°F76.1°F75°F77.9°F
January 1177.5°F76.3°F74.7°F77.7°F
January 12 76.3°F74.8°F77.7°F
January 13 76.3°F75°F77.7°F
January 14 76.1°F74.8°F77.7°F
January 15 76.3°F74.8°F77.7°F
Day 2026 2025 Min Max
January 16 76.1°F74.8°F77.7°F
January 17 75.9°F74.8°F77.5°F
January 18 76.1°F74.8°F77.4°F
January 19 76.1°F74.7°F77.7°F
January 20 76.1°F74.7°F77.7°F
January 21 75.9°F74.5°F77.4°F
January 22 75.6°F74.7°F77.2°F
January 23 75.4°F74.5°F77.2°F
January 24 75.4°F74.5°F77.2°F
January 25 75.4°F74.5°F76.8°F
January 26 75.2°F74.5°F76.8°F
January 27 74.8°F74.5°F77.4°F
January 28 74.7°F74.5°F77.4°F
January 29 74.5°F74.3°F77.2°F
January 30 74.5°F74.1°F77.2°F
January 31 74.5°F74.5°F77°F
Hanalei water temp chart in January

Average water temperature in Hanalei in January over a decade

20162017201820192020
77.2°F76.3°F75.2°F76.3°F77°F
20212022202320242025
77.4°F76.5°F76.8°F75.9°F75.7°F

Hanalei sea state in January

Chart comparing the height of waves in Hanalei in January over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.

Waves height in Hanalei in January

Weather and climate in Hanalei in January

This data display average monthly climate indicators in Hanalei in January based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip

  • Average HIGH temperature77°F
  • Average LOW temperature64°F
  • Average rainfall days15 days
  • Average rainfall274mm/10.8''
  • Average daylight11h
  • Average sunshine6h
  • Average UV index7

Hanalei water temperature during other months:

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Where is the warm sea water in January?

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Temperature in neighboring cities

The nearest locations with the average water temperature in January. In addition, the maximum and minimum water temperatures for that month, recorded over the last decade, are shown

AvrMinMax
Princeville76.1°F74.1°F78.4°F
Hideaway Beach76.1°F74.1°F78.4°F
Anini Beach76.1°F74.1°F78.6°F
Tunnels Beach76.1°F73.8°F78.4°F
Secret Beach76.1°F74.1°F78.6°F
Haena Beach76.1°F73.2°F78.6°F
Kee Beach76.1°F73.2°F78.6°F
Lydgate Beach76.3°F74.1°F79.2°F
Hanapepe76.5°F74.3°F79.2°F
Eleele76.5°F74.3°F79.2°F

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