Our May planning guide for a Hawaii vacation for 2026 is available! Check out everything you need to know about visiting the beautiful Hawaiian Islands specifically for the month of May. Here are a few highlights:
- The weather is relatively mild–not too hot and not too rainy.
- Ocean conditions are more transitioned from winter swells to smoother summer conditions, which makes ocean tours more likely to run and not be cancelled..
- Look for blooms on jacaranda and plumeria trees.
- Lahaina Noon occurs in May.
- Lei Day, May 1st, is celebrated throughout Hawaii.
Check out the May vacation guide to Hawaii and happy planning!
Sheila Beal
