The Big Island Weather & Climate: the United States of America

Climate by month across The Big Island, the United States of America, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of The Big Island

Whether you're visiting The Big Island in the United States of America during the peak of August (26°C (79°F)) or the cooler months around February (23°C (73°F)), knowing what to pack starts with understanding the local climate. Our overview is based on data from Kailua-Kona, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

With average temperatures ranging from 23°C (73°F) to 25°C (77°F), The Big Island, and in particular Kailua-Kona, offers comfortable weather all year long.

Precipitation in The Big Island varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in July with 432 mm (17 in) of rain, while January stays relatively dry with 136 mm (5.4 in).

Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for July, when daylight hours are at their peak.

Explore The Big Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in The Big Island - and find the best time to visit. (based on Kailua-Kona)

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Kailua-Kona Waikoloa Hapuna Beach Kaupulehu Kalaoa Waimea
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Climate map of The Big Island

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Kailua-Kona 23°C (73°F) 26°C (79°F) 19°C (66°F) 22°C (72°F) 3314 mm (130 in) 2,965 hours
Waikoloa 24°C (75°F) 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 20°C (68°F) 2821 mm (111 in) 2,965 hours
Hapuna Beach 24°C (75°F) 28°C (82°F) 17°C (63°F) 21°C (70°F) 2314 mm (91 in) 2,965 hours
Kaupulehu 24°C (75°F) 27°C (81°F) 19°C (66°F) 22°C (72°F) 2861 mm (113 in) 2,965 hours
Kalaoa 23°C (73°F) 26°C (79°F) 19°C (66°F) 22°C (72°F) 3275 mm (129 in) 2,965 hours
Waimea 23°C (73°F) 27°C (81°F) 16°C (61°F) 20°C (68°F) 1810 mm (71 in) 2,965 hours

Places in The Big Island, the United States of America

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