The Big Island Weather in October

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

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Kailua-Kona Waikoloa Hapuna Beach Kaupulehu

Planning a getaway to The Big Island, the United States of America this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in The Big Island in October

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Volcano to 27°C (81°F) in Pahoa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Pahoa and 17°C (63°F) in Volcano.

For a closer look at conditions across The Big Island, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hawi with an average of 33 mm (1.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Captain Cook with 418 mm (16 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Kailua-Kona enjoys about 250 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in The Big Island in October

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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 October for some of the most popular destinations in The Big Island, the United States of America?

Temperature range in The Big Island (October)

Precipitation variation in The Big Island (October)

Kailua-Kona

In October Kailua-Kona generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
250 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
356 mm (14 in)
270 mm (11 in)
197 mm (7.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Kailua-Kona →

Waikoloa

In October Waikoloa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
250 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
296 mm (12 in)
222 mm (8.7 in)
179 mm (7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Waikoloa →

Hapuna Beach

In October Hapuna Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
250 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
238 mm (9.4 in)
181 mm (7.1 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Hapuna Beach →

Kaupulehu

In October Kaupulehu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
250 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
302 mm (12 in)
223 mm (8.8 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Kaupulehu →

Kalaoa

In October Kalaoa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
250 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
349 mm (14 in)
256 mm (10 in)
190 mm (7.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Kalaoa →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in The Big Island, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kailua-Kona 25°C (77°F) 22°C (72°F) 270 mm (11 in)
Waikoloa 26°C (79°F) 19°C (66°F) 222 mm (8.7 in)
Hapuna Beach 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 181 mm (7.1 in)
Kaupulehu 26°C (79°F) 22°C (72°F) 223 mm (8.8 in)
Kalaoa 26°C (79°F) 21°C (70°F) 256 mm (10 in)
Waimea 26°C (79°F) 19°C (66°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)

The Big Island weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across The Big Island, the United States of America in October. The popular destination of Kailua-Kona averages 25°C (77°F) by day and 22°C (72°F) at night during this month.

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

In Kailua-Kona, the average daytime high in October is 25°C (77°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 22°C (72°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Kailua-Kona records an average of 270 mm (11 in) in October, putting it among the wetter months for The Big Island, the United States of America.

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

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit The Big Island, the United States of America due to the typically poor weather in Kailua-Kona.

On average, the best time to visit The Big Island, the United States of America is in January, February and December with generally pleasant weather in Kailua-Kona. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be poor.

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