Kaunakakai
is the largest town on the island of Molokai. It is located on the lush southeastern side of the island near the Kalohi Channel. This part of Hawaii is often called “the most Hawaiian Island,” or “the friendly island,” because of the native Hawaiian spirit that flourishes here. With its proximity near the ocean, one can easily view the island of Maui nine miles across the water from the town of Kaunakakai. Almost any type of ocean activity can be found here including swimming, fishing, snorkeling, diving, boating, water-skiing, and wind surfing and parasailing. There are no large shopping malls or neon lights in Kaunakakai, shopping is mostly done at small, friendly family run businesses. Points of interest near Kaunakakai include the Kamakana Art Gallery, which houses the largest selection of Molokai art anywhere. Paintings, sculpture, glassware, clothing, woodcarvings and hand made jewelry can all be found in the gallery. Another interesting place to visit is the R W Meyer Sugar Mill and Museum. This small mill from the 1870s has been restored and is open to the public for tours. Kaunakakai is also near the Kaluakoi Golf Course, Molokai’s only resort golf course. Kaunakakai is laid back and peaceful, and seems like a town lost in time. Perfect for those who want a slow, relaxed vacation away from crowds.
Surrounding areas: Pukoo, Hawaii (7.0 mi), Kalaupapa, Hawaii (7.4 mi), Ualapue, Hawaii (11.5 mi), Maunaloa, Hawaii (13.4 mi), Kainalu, Hawaii (14.5 mi), West Molokai, Hawaii (15.1 mi), Honokowai, Hawaii (22.8 mi)
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Kaunakakai Vacation Rentals
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Kaunakakai Weather & Climate
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Hawaii is in the tropics, where temperature, humidity, as well as the length of day are relatively uniform throughout the year. Therefore, the most outstanding features of the climate are the persistence of northeasterly trade winds and significant differences in rainfall within short distances and within the seasons. There are basically only two seasons on the island of Molokai %u2013 summer and winter. Overall, summer, between May and October, is a few degrees warmer (peaking in August,) and drier. Winter is wetter and February and March are generally the coolest months. During summer, northeasterly trade winds are more persistent. Severe storms on Molokai are infrequent.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
77°F |
63°F |
2.43 in. |
77°F |
| February |
78°F |
62°F |
2.35 in. |
77°F |
| March |
79°F |
63°F |
1.21 in. |
77°F |
| April |
80°F |
65°F |
0.84 in. |
77°F |
| May |
81°F |
66°F |
0.55 in. |
78°F |
| June |
83°F |
69°F |
0.16 in. |
79°F |
| July |
84°F |
70°F |
0.10 in. |
80°F |
| August |
85°F |
70°F |
0.11 in. |
80°F |
| September |
86°F |
70°F |
0.45 in. |
80°F |
| October |
84°F |
69°F |
0.62 in. |
80°F |
| November |
82°F |
67°F |
1.61 in. |
79°F |
| December |
79°F |
65°F |
2.47 in. |
78°F |
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Kaunakakai Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Lanai airport (LNY) located about 21 miles south of Kaunakakai in Lanai City, Hawaii, the Kahului airport (OGG) located approximately 39 miles southeast of Kaunakakai in Kahului, Hawaii, and finally the Kalaeloa airport (JRF) located roughly 69 miles west of Kaunakakai in Kapolei, Hawaii.
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Kaunakakai Attractions
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| | | Water Parks |
| Hawaiian Waterworks | Ewa Beach | HI | 66.3 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Moloka‘i Forest Reserve Pälä‘au State Park | | HI | 5.7 mi. | | | Pälä‘au State Park | | HI | 5.7 mi. | | | Launiu Poko State Park | | HI | 29.1 mi. | | | Iao Valley State Park | | HI | 33.8 mi. | | | Ukumehame Beach State Park | | HI | 34.8 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Loren Adams Museum of Fine Art | Lahaina | HI | 25.8 mi. | (Art) | | USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park | Honolulu | HI | 56.6 mi. | (History) | | Hawaii Museum of Flying | Honolulu | HI | 56.6 mi. | (Technology) | | Contemporary Museum | Honolulu | HI | 56.6 mi. | (Art) | | Honolulu Academy of Art | Honolulu | HI | 56.6 mi. | (Art) | | Bishop Museum | Honolulu | HI | 56.6 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Waikiki Aquarium | Waikiki | HI | 55.1 mi. | | | Honolulu Zoo | Honolulu | HI | 56.6 mi. | |
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