Hawaii is known for its sunshine and favorable weather; however, it also rains often in Hawaii. In fact, Mount Waialeale on the west side of Kauai receives more than 400 inches of rain each year, which is more than most other places around the world. There are still plenty of activities that residents and visitors can do in Hawaii on a rainy day.
Work Out
Many hotels in Hawaii have indoor fitness centers. Stay healthy and dry during a rainy period during your trip by utilizing the fitness center in your hotel. You can usually find cardio and weight lifting equipment in a typical hotel fitness center. You can also flip on the TV to see the local weather forecast during your work out to find out when the rain is expected to end.
Eat
A rainy afternoon is a good time to duck into a restaurant and sample some local food. Hawaii has plenty of sushi restaurants that serve up some of the freshest and healthiest sushi in the world. If sushi is not your thing, most restaurants in Hawaii offer up fresh cooked seafood dishes, salads or meat entrees. If you just want a light snack, grab some fresh fruit while you wait out the rain storm.
Enjoy the Rain
You do not have to stay indoors when it is raining; you can get out and enjoy it, as long as you do not mind getting wet. Go for a jog or walk in the rain, but be careful as roads or paths will be slippery. Also, most golf courses allow you to play in the rain, as long as there is not lightning nearby. Staying outside during a Hawaii rainy day will allow you to cool off in the rain as well as give you the best chance of seeing a Hawaii rainbow.
Museums
Museums are a great way to beat the rain and learn about Hawaiian culture simultaneously. There are plenty of museums located all over Hawaii, such as the Whaling museum in Whaler's Village on Maui, which has information and exhibits about Hawaii's whaling industry, or the Kauai Museum in Lihue, Kauai, which gives visitors a sense of life on Kauai hundreds of years ago. There are also plenty of museums with exhibits about Hawaii's history, people, volcanoes and sea life. Plus, a trip to a Hawaii museum is often free; most places that charge admission only charge a few dollars as of 2010.
Take a Drive
Driving is a popular way to explore each Hawaiian island; you can see much of each island in only a few hours in a car. You can scout out places you would like to visit when it is not raining, or even find a sunny spot somewhere on the island if it is raining near your hotel, as most rain storms in Hawaii happen in certain areas but not on the entire island at the same time. The car is a great place to have some peace and quiet, listen to the rain and clear your mind.
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