The Big Island weather in May
Are you planning a trip to The Big Island in May 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 May?
The Big Island is a region in the United States of America. May in The Big Island generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Volcano at 22°C to warm in Pahoa at 26°C. At night it cools down to 21°C in Pahoa and 16°C in Volcano.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hawi with an average of 34 mm to heavy rainfall in Captain Cook with 393 mm. Meanwhile, Kailua-Kona enjoys approximately 275 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of The Big Island in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our The Big Island climate page.
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Popular destinations in The Big Island
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Average weather in Kailua-Kona
In May Kailua-Kona generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°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 Waikoloa
In May Waikoloa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Hapuna Beach
In May Hapuna Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Kaupulehu
In May Kaupulehu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°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 Kalaoa
In May Kalaoa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is May the best time to visit The Big Island?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Kailua-Kona, May may not be the ideal time to visit The Big Island.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and December offering mostly pleasant weather in Kailua-Kona. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.
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