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Hawaii Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Hawaii, the United States of America in May.

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Planning a trip to Hawaii, the United States of America this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Hawaii in May

Hawaii, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. May in Hawaii generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Volcano at 22°C (72°F) to warm in Wailuku at 28°C (82°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Wailuku and 16°C (61°F) in Volcano.

To explore the conditions in Hawaii, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Maunaloa with an average of 11 mm (0.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Captain Cook with 393 mm (15 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in May. Kihei typically receives 275 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Hawaii by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Hawaii — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kihei)

January26°C (79°F) February26°C (79°F) March26°C (79°F) April27°C (81°F) May28°C (82°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October29°C (84°F) November28°C (82°F) December27°C (81°F)
Best Time to Visit Hawaii →

Best Places to Visit in Hawaii in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Hawaii.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Hawaii

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Hawaii, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Hawaii (May)

Precipitation variation in Hawaii (May)

Kihei

In May Kihei generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
236 hours
275 hours
288 hours
Monthly rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
25 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kihei →

Lahaina

In May Lahaina generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
236 hours
275 hours
288 hours
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
8.1 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Lahaina →

Honolulu

In May Honolulu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
252 hours
281 hours
286 hours
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Honolulu →

Princeville

In May Princeville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
203 hours
246 hours
248 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Princeville →

Koloa

In May Koloa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
203 hours
246 hours
248 hours
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Koloa →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Hawaii, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Hawaii in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kihei 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Lahaina 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Honolulu 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 28 mm (1.1 in)
Princeville 26°C (79°F) 22°C (72°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Koloa 26°C (79°F) 22°C (72°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Kapaa 26°C (79°F) 22°C (72°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)

Hawaii weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Hawaii, the United States of America in May?

Expect perfect weather across Hawaii, the United States of America in May. The popular destination of Kihei averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 21°C (70°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Hawaii, the United States of America in May?

Kihei averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 21°C (70°F).

Does Hawaii, the United States of America get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Hawaii, the United States of America during May, with Kihei averaging close to 31 mm (1.2 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Hawaii, the United States of America?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Hawaii, the United States of America with overall perfect weather in Kihei. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Kihei. The weather in August, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.

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