Best Time to Go

Best Time to Hike the Secret Falls Trail in Kauai

Wondering about the best time to embark on the hike to Secret Falls on Kauai?

Daytime temperatures in Kauai usually tend to be around 80 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer and around 75 degrees in the winter.

Kauai’s climate can be characterized as hot and humid, but mitigating trade winds blow in from the ocean year round.

That said, morning is definitely a pleasant time to kayak and hike to Secret Falls.

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The rainforest on Kauai’s east side gets lots of rain, especially in the wet part of the year: late fall to early spring. Showers are common year round, and some of the showers can be hard, even if they are brief.

While Secret Falls has a fuller, more powerful flow after rains, you’d ideally want to do the Secret Falls hike (and kayak) in drier conditions.

During and after rains, the Secret Falls Trail can get very muddy and slick. Although there is a boardwalk along many sections of the trail, you will still likely get muddy.

You’ll want to avoid the Secret Falls Trail if rain storms are forecasted. The trail involves stream crossings that can be dangerous in stormy conditions, when flash floods can occur.

Short answer for the best time to do the Secret Falls hike? On a bright and clear, dry day, after a dry spell if possible, and early in the day for the most pleasant weather.

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