Temperature in Hawaii in May

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Hawaii, the United States of America this May.

Hawaii, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 22°C (72°F) in Volcano to 28°C (82°F) in Wailuku. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Wailuku and 16°C (61°F) in Volcano.

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

Explore the map below to discover average May temperatures at the top destinations in Hawaii. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Best Places to Visit in Hawaii in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Hawaii temperatures in May: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Hawaii, the United States of America in May?

Average daytime highs in Hawaii, the United States of America during May reach about 28°C (82°F) in Kihei.

How cold does it get at night in Hawaii, the United States of America in May?

After dark, Kihei cools to about 21°C (70°F) on an average May night.

What is the warmest city in May in Hawaii, the United States of America?

Wailuku tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 22°C (72°F).

What is the coldest city in May in Hawaii, the United States of America?

According to our data, Volcano holds the title for the coldest city in Hawaii, the United States of America in May. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately 22°C (72°F) and drops to lows of about 16°C (61°F) during the night.

How much sun does Hawaii, the United States of America get in May?

Across Hawaii, the United States of America, sunshine in May ranges from moderately sunny in Hilo (158 hours) to sunny in Honolulu (281 hours).

What is the water temperature in May?

Across Hawaii, the United States of America, sea temperatures in May range from good at 23°C (73°F) in Midway Atoll to perfect at 25°C (77°F) in Honolulu — so swimming conditions depend on which coast you pick.

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