Cardinals in Hawaii in January
Yes, January is a good month to see cardinals in Hawaii. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 205 of the 2,252 sightings logged across the year (9.1%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 2, 2026.
Good month for cardinals in Hawaii
9.1%
of yearly sightings
205
records in January
#6
busiest month of 12
2,252
verified records a year
December 7.5%, January 9.1%, February 9.6%. Busiest month is March at 13.2%.
2,252 verified observations of cardinals in Hawaii, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When cardinals are recorded in Hawaii
Peak month
March
298 records (13.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 205 | 9.1% |
| February | 217 | 9.6% |
| Marchpeak | 298 | 13.2% |
| Aprilpeak | 247 | 11% |
| Maypeak | 255 | 11.3% |
| June | 239 | 10.6% |
| July | 178 | 7.9% |
| August | 123 | 5.5% |
| September | 86 | 3.8% |
| October | 104 | 4.6% |
| November | 130 | 5.8% |
| December | 170 | 7.5% |
Cardinals you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Northern Cardinal | 2,252 |
In Hawaii, January carries 9.1% of the year's cardinals sightings, about 0.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from December (7.5%) into January, and it heads toward February (9.6%) after. The busiest month is March (13.2%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The cardinals most often recorded in Hawaii are Northern Cardinal. Those counts are annual totals rather than a January split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in January itself.
Which cardinals you are most likely to see
- Northern Cardinal2,252 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see cardinals in Hawaii in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 205 of the 2,252 verified cardinals sightings logged in Hawaii across the year, which is 9.1% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see cardinals in Hawaii?+
January is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though March and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for cardinals in Hawaii?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, May and April, based on 2,252 verified observations.
Which cardinals are you most likely to see in Hawaii?+
The most-recorded species in Hawaii are Northern Cardinal, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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