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What to pack for Hawaii in January
Typical January, built from ten years of weather
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Typical for your dates
Highs 77°F, lows 68°F, rain 7 of 31 days
humidwindyshort days
Sunset lands around 6:10pm. Wind averages 12 mph. No border paperwork on this one.
Packing for
Essentials
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Sunscreen SPF 50
A UV index of 6.5 burns exposed skin in minutes.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Some islands fine you for the regular stuff.
Polarized sunglasses
Glare off the ocean and sand strains eyes without protection.
DEET or picaridin repellent
Insects breed year-round in warm, humid island air.
Tick remover
Check ankles and, if there's a dog, paws and ears every night.
Travel first aid kit
Coral cuts, sea urchins, and stings happen on reef days.
Power bank 10k–20k mAh
Eleven hours of daylight means cameras drain batteries fast.
Headlamp
Dark by 6:10pm. Every campsite chore after that is a two-hands job.
Recommended
13 items
Lightweight wind jacket
Moisture-wicking t-shirts
Swimwear
Permethrin-treated clothing spray
Reusable water bottle
Multi-port USB-C charger (GaN)