The Big Island is the largest of the Hawaiian islands and is dominated by volcanoes. Kilauea erupts nearly constantly in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park while Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea rise inland. The windward side near Hilo receives about 180 inches of rain each year, creating lush rainforest and wat...
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When to go
July, June, and August are the strongest windows for beach days.
Jan
22°C · 72°F
100mm rain
good
Feb
22°C · 72°F
96mm rain
good
Mar
24°C · 74°F
85mm rain
best
Apr
25°C · 77°F
70mm rain
best
May
27°C · 80°F
55mm rain
best
Jun
28°C · 82°F
44mm rain
best
Jul
28°C · 82°F
40mm rain
best
Aug
28°C · 82°F
44mm rain
best
Sep
27°C · 80°F
55mm rain
best
Oct
25°C · 77°F
70mm rain
best
Nov
24°C · 74°F
85mm rain
best
Dec
22°C · 72°F
96mm rain
good
Scores blend climate, rainfall, and activity fit — beach. Temperatures and rainfall are historical monthly averages; actual conditions vary year-to-year.
Right now in Big Island
11°C · 52°F
Clear · nighttime
Next 7 days
Today
15°
8°
0mm
Tue
13°
8°
3mm
Wed
13°
9°
8mm
Thu
12°
9°
6mm
Fri
12°
8°
5mm
Sat
12°
7°
0mm
Sun
12°
9°
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Forecast data from Open-Meteo · refreshed hourly
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