Translating to “sheltered harbor” or “calm port”, Honolulu is the cosmopolitan capital city of Hawaii and is located in the southern part of Oahu. The city’s landscape is well-planned with urban buildings, commercial complexes, universities, financial institutions and the calm waters of the sea add an ethereal charm to the city.
The Bishop Museum here has a mind-blowing collection of Hawaiian and Pacific artifacts. Other places of interest that are worth visiting are The Honolulu Zoo, Iolani Palace, Foster Botanical Gardens, Walker Estate, Pearl Harbor, and Hawaii Theatre.
Adventure enthusiasts can hike to the Diamond Head, swim with the dolphins, snorkel at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, and indulge in various water sports like parasailing, snorkeling, scuba diving, jet-skiing, surfing, and sailing at the famous Waikiki Beach.
Honolulu enjoys warm weather all through the year with temperatures ranging around 28 degrees Celsius on average. The dry season is from April to October and the wet season is from November to March. If you are planning a Honolulu trip, the best time is from December to August when the water activities are open and the climate is perfect.