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Aloha from Oahu
Geographical Information for Visitors
Climate, Weather & Clothing
How to Enjoy Your Trip in Safety
Restricted Plants & Animals
Getting to Oahu - Flights
Getting Around Oahu
Oahu Parks
Oahu Beaches & Beach Parks
Getting Married in Hawaii
Activities on Oahu


Oahu At a Glance
Oahu is the most populated Hawaiian island. The capital city of Honolulu is the principal port, the major airport, the business and financial center, and the educational center of the State. Oahu is also the military command center of the Pacific. Waikiki is the visitor mecca known worldwide for its beaches and shops.

Population: 876,156
Area: 596.7 sq. miles
Island Color: Yellow
Flower: Ilima

Average Temperature (in Honolulu): 77.6 degrees

Average Possibility of sunshine: 88%
Average Rain (at Honolulu International Airport): 7.10 inches
Major Waterfall: Kaliuwaa (Sacred Falls), 3000 feet.
Major Summit: Kaala, 1,220 feet
Most popular visitor attraction in state: USS Arizona Memorial
Largest number of golf courses in state: Oahu with 36 courses.
Largest miles of sandy beaches in state: Oahu with 50.3 miles
Largest number of surfing sites in state: Oahu with 594
Largest zoo in state: Honolulu Zoo.
Largest number of Historic sites in State: Oahu with 287 sites.
The Island of Oahu is part of the County & City of Honolulu, of which the city of Honolulu is the County Seat.
Oahu Special Days

In addition to the federal and religious holidays that would be celebrated throughout the United States, Hawaii has quite a few additional holidays and fun events:

Whale Watching Season - Late November through April
Chinese New Year (Varies Jan & Feb.)
Prince Kuhio Day - March 26*
O-bon Dances - (Jodo Missions) July thru August
Hawaii Admission Day - 3rd Friday in August*
Oahu County Fair - Last weekend in September
Aloha Festivals - Mid-October (2 weeks)
Halloween - October 31
First Night (New Years Eve) December 31

*State & County offices, banks, and schools are closed.




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