All Islands

Three guides that apply wherever you land: the best months to visit Hawaii, when to go hiking, and seven food experiences worth planning a day around. If you have not picked an island yet, start here. The hiking guide splits the year into a dry season and a wet one, and the food guide works on any island.

The seasons matter more than many first-time visitors expect. Winter brings humpback whales and big surf on north-facing shores, summer is usually calmer on those same beaches, and the windward coasts stay greener because they catch more of the rain.