Kailua-Kona (HI) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Kailua-Kona has a steady warm climate throughout the year.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Kailua-Kona experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in August to a comfortable 23°C in the coolest month, February.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 19°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Kailua-Kona has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 3314 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Kailua-Kona shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in July, with an average of 432 mm of precipitation over 19 rainy days. In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 137 mm of rainfall over 15 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Kailua-Kona Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Kailua-Kona offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between June (9.7 hours daily) and February (6.8 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
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The best time of year to visit Kailua-Kona in the United States of America
The average rainfall figures in Kailua-Kona are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. If we needed to pick one month we would choose July which is the sunniest month of the year.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 23°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 432 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 137 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 290 hours of sunshine.
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