The Polynesian Cultural Center stands as a tribute to this mini-melting pot, where the locals tell of their love of nature and tradition through a festive luau and the ceremonial hula. As you walk along Waikiki, the soothing sounds of the slack key guitar and ukulele will call to you, as the nightlife is every bit as colorful as the day's shimmering sands, blue sky, exotic floral and fauna and the dramatic contrast of the crater Diamond Head, rising high above the peaceful Pacific Ocean. For a look at the ocean's wilder side, check out the surfers on the famed North Shore. A visit to Oahu would not be complete without the historical tour of the Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor. F Evenings cool off by about five or ten degrees.
Rain is less frequent, and when it does fall, it is usually in brief showers.
There is generally more rain at this time of year, especially in November and December. The southern and western areas of each island tend to be sunniest and driest. It's not unusual for people to be sprawled on a beach in blazing sun on one side of an island while rain is falling on another. Volcanic eruptions are periodic on the Big Island. However, not only are they safe, but viewing them up close is a favorite pastime.