The Windward side of of the island (Waimanalo to Kahuku) is considered the wet side. The easterly trade winds bring in clouds that get trapped along the mountains. During the summer months, it may not rain every day, but we will have a lot of what the weather people call scattered clouds. Central Oahu (Mililani and Wahiawa) is also an area that tends to be wetter. Honolulu is an area that has more sun, especially in the summer months. The west side of the island (Kapolei to Makaha) is the dry side of the island. The Kapolei-Makakilo is suburban, where Nanakuli to Makaha is a lot less crowded, but not rural. Link for reference map:http://maps.google.com/If you are Looking for city attractions, definitely stick to the Honolulu-Waikiki-East Oahu areas. If you have the extra to spend, and want a get-away that isn t isolated, The Marriot at Ko olina is on the west side, and I hear it is beautiful. Hope this information was helpful.
Saturday, October 20, 2007
What is the sunniest part of Oahu, Hawaii? -
I m looking to visit Hawaii, and I m interested in visiting Oahu because it s the most populated. Based on looking at some pictures of Hawaii, it appears some areas are very grey and cloudy. I d like to find an area that s beautiful and sunny (and populated). Does Honolulu have lots of sun or grey/clouds often?