Temperature in The Big Island in May

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

The Big Island, 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 26°C (79°F) in Pahoa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Pahoa and 16°C (61°F) in Volcano.

What is the temperature of the different cities in The Big Island, the United States of America in May?

To get a sense of May's typical temperatures in the key spots of The Big Island, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.

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Best Places to Visit in The Big Island 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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The Big Island temperatures in May: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in The Big Island, the United States of America in May?

Daytime temperatures in Kailua-Kona typically peak at 24°C (75°F) in May, putting it in the high range.

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

Nighttime temperatures in Kailua-Kona typically drop to around 20°C (68°F) in May.

What is the warmest city in May in The Big Island, the United States of America?

According to our recent database analysis, Pahoa is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 26°C (79°F) and rarely drops below 21°C (70°F) during the night.

What is the coldest city in May in The Big Island, the United States of America?

When looking through our records, we find that Volcano stands out as the coolest city in The Big Island, the United States of America for the month of May. Daytime highs average 22°C (72°F) and it cools down to about 16°C (61°F) at night.

How much sun does The Big Island, the United States of America get in May?

Across The Big Island, the United States of America, sunshine in May ranges from moderately sunny in Hilo (158 hours) to sunny in Kailua-Kona (275 hours).

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