The Big Island weather in August
Are you planning a trip to The Big Island in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in The Big Island in August?
The Big Island is a region in the United States of America. August in The Big Island generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C in Volcano to 28°C in Hapuna Beach. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Hapuna Beach and 18°C in Volcano.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hawi with an average of 32 mm to heavy rainfall in Captain Cook with 662 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 280 hours of sunshine in Kailua-Kona. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For specific regional insights in The Big Island for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our The Big Island climate page.
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Average weather in Kailua-Kona
In August Kailua-Kona generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Waikoloa
In August Waikoloa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Hapuna Beach
In August Hapuna Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Kaupulehu
In August Kaupulehu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Kalaoa
In August Kalaoa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is August the best time to visit The Big Island?
In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit The Big Island due to the typically poor weather in Kailua-Kona.
On average, the best time to visit The Big Island is in January, February and December with generally pleasant weather in Kailua-Kona. On the other hand, the months of April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.
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