The Big Island Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in The Big Island, the United States of America in April.

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Kailua-Kona Waikoloa Hapuna Beach Kaupulehu

Considering a trip to The Big Island, the United States of America this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in The Big Island in April

The Big Island, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. April in The Big Island generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Volcano at 21°C (70°F) to warm in Pahoa at 25°C (77°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Pahoa and 15°C (59°F) in Volcano.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of The Big Island, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hawi with an average of 39 mm (1.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Captain Cook with 368 mm (14 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Kailua-Kona sees close to 240 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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)

January23°C (73°F) February23°C (73°F) March23°C (73°F) April23°C (73°F) May24°C (75°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August26°C (79°F) September26°C (79°F) October25°C (77°F) November25°C (77°F) December24°C (75°F)
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Best Places to Visit in The Big Island in April

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

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 The Big Island

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in The Big Island, the United States of America?

Temperature range in The Big Island (April)

Precipitation variation in The Big Island (April)

Kailua-Kona

In April Kailua-Kona generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
240 hours
275 hours
Monthly rainfall
187 mm (7.4 in)
278 mm (11 in)
303 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Kailua-Kona →

Waikoloa

In April Waikoloa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
240 hours
275 hours
Monthly rainfall
174 mm (6.9 in)
254 mm (10 in)
276 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Waikoloa →

Hapuna Beach

In April Hapuna Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
240 hours
275 hours
Monthly rainfall
153 mm (6 in)
208 mm (8.2 in)
224 mm (8.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Hapuna Beach →

Kaupulehu

In April Kaupulehu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
240 hours
275 hours
Monthly rainfall
165 mm (6.5 in)
256 mm (10 in)
281 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Kaupulehu →

Kalaoa

In April Kalaoa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
240 hours
275 hours
Monthly rainfall
186 mm (7.3 in)
291 mm (11 in)
319 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Kalaoa →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in The Big Island in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kailua-Kona 23°C (73°F) 20°C (68°F) 278 mm (11 in)
Waikoloa 25°C (77°F) 18°C (64°F) 254 mm (10 in)
Hapuna Beach 25°C (77°F) 18°C (64°F) 208 mm (8.2 in)
Kaupulehu 24°C (75°F) 20°C (68°F) 256 mm (10 in)
Kalaoa 24°C (75°F) 19°C (66°F) 291 mm (11 in)
Waimea 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 163 mm (6.4 in)

The Big Island weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in The Big Island, the United States of America in April?

April in The Big Island, the United States of America brings poor weather. In Kailua-Kona, daytime temperatures are typically around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows hover near 20°C (68°F).

What is the average temperature in The Big Island, the United States of America in April?

Average temperatures in The Big Island, the United States of America during April range from a nighttime low near 20°C (68°F) to a daytime high around 23°C (73°F) in Kailua-Kona.

Does The Big Island, the United States of America get a lot of rain in April?

Rainfall in The Big Island, the United States of America peaks during April. Kailua-Kona averages roughly 278 mm (11 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is April a Good Time to Visit The Big Island, the United States of America?

In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to The Big Island, the United States of America with often poor weather in Kailua-Kona.

Generally speaking, January, February and December provide pleasant weather in Kailua-Kona. The weather in April, May, June, July, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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