The Big Island weather in January
Considering a trip to The Big Island this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in The Big Island in January?
The Big Island is a region in the United States of America. January in The Big Island generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Volcano at 21°C to warm in Pahoa at 25°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C in Pahoa and 15°C in Volcano.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hawi with an average of 53 mm to heavy rainfall in Volcano with 169 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Kailua-Kona typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 220 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 a closer look at January's conditions in The Big Island, see the map below. For a more detailed look at The Big Island's yearly weather, check out our The Big Island climate page.
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Average weather in Kailua-Kona
In January Kailua-Kona generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Waikoloa
In January Waikoloa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Hapuna Beach
In January Hapuna Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Kaupulehu
In January Kaupulehu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Kalaoa
In January Kalaoa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is January the best time to visit The Big Island?
We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to The Big Island. Typically, the climate in Kailua-Kona is pleasant.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and December offering mostly 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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