Why visit Lawai
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 3 parks and trails, 6 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Kahuamoa, Manuhonuhonu, Old Sugar Mill of Koloa and Kalawai Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 65°F.
Weather in Lawai
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lawai
Lāwaʻi is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kauaʻi County in the U.S. state of Hawaiʻi. The population was 2,718 at the 2024 census, up from 1,984 at the 2000 census.
From the Wikipedia article Lāwaʻi, Hawaii (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks1
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Old Sugar Mill of Koloa
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Sugarcane plantation
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes6
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Healthcare1
Map of Lawai
26 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82°F | 65°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 82°F | 65°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 82°F | 65°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 84°F | 68°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 86°F | 70°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 72°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 73°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 73°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 73°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 88°F | 72°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 86°F | 69°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 83°F | 68°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mahaulepu 941.1 (5 mi away), rain and snow from Makaweli 965, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Kauai County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-07: Hurricane Lowell (Hurricane)
- 2026-09-25: Tropical Storm Nolo (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-06-17: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 2020-07-25: Hurricane Douglas (Hurricane)
- 2020-07-09: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-01: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Port Allen Airport (PAK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Kalaheo 1 mi west, about 2 min by car
- Koloa 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Eleele 5 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Hanapepe 5 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Kaumakani 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Hanamaulu 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Kekaha 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Kapaa 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Anahola 20 mi northeast, about 32 min by car
- Kilauea 22 mi north, about 35 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 2021-10-07 16 06 24 View east along Hawaii State Route 530 (Koloa Road) just east of Hawaii State Route 50 (Kaumuali'i Highway) in Lawai, Kauai, Hawaii, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kauai-old-sugar-mill-Koloa-chimney, Joel Bradshaw, Public domain
- Daphnis nerii (USA, Hawaii, Kauai, near Poipu, 25.xi .2014) (Valarie Wise) L5 2, Valarie Wise, CC BY 3.0
- Daphnis nerii (USA, Hawaii, Kauai, near Poipu, 25.xi .2014) (Valarie Wise) L5 3, Valarie Wise, CC BY 3.0
- Daphnis nerii (USA, Hawaii, Kauai, near Poipu, 25.xi .2014) (Valarie Wise) L5 1, Valarie Wise, CC BY 3.0
- Wilkesia hodyi, Solomonchampion, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gecko (7424370356), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Green and White Bloom (7424368410), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hanging Bird of Paradise (7424371464), Chris Hunkeler from Carlsbad, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- ISS038-E-56570 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS061-E-120858 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS061-E-121060 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS020-E-12471 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Loco moco (32605169782) (cropped), California Cow from Seattle, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Loco moco (32605169782), California Cow from Seattle, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Cairina moschata 513073038, DiegoH, CC BY 4.0
- Allerton Garden--Longa (Heliconia longa) (571525505), Makuahine Pa'i Ki'i from Lihue, U.S.A., CC BY 2.0
- Maluhia Rd, Koloa (503246) (17031789190), Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada, CC BY 2.0
- Maluhia Rd, Koloa (503248) (17033122879), Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada, CC BY 2.0
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