![]() As we’ve mentioned on the other weather guides, that doesn’t mean your days will be soaked with rain, especially since most rain falls overnight in Hawaii, but it does mean that conditions may be wetter than average. Note that the winter months from December through March are the wettest. The above rainfall chart also highlights the seasonal differences in rainfall - particularly for Kona. Kona’s dry conditions make it a great base for a sunny beach vacation, while Hilo’s plentiful precipitation make it a lush area to explore with beautiful waterfalls. The following chart shows the rainfall levels as recorded on the Big Island’s two major airports - Kona (KOA) and Hilo (ITO). In addition to the temperature differences based on elevation, the various rainfall levels also create these amazing climate/environment differences. If you take a Mauna Kea sunset and stargazing tour, most tour companies will provide parkas.Īs previously mentioned, Hawaii has many different climates. At that elevation, the temperature is roughly 40☏ cooler. The summit of Mauna Kea stands tall at nearly 13,800 feet above sea level. Cinder cones with drifts of snow still standing at the summit of Mauna Kea in late March ![]() When you’re in these regions, you’ll probably want to have a light jacket or sweater with you. For examples, if you go to Waimea, across Saddle Road, in the village of Volcano or in Volcanoes National Park, you’ll cross into higher elevations and cooler temperatures as a result. While the above temperature chart for Kona is very representative of the major beach resorts on the Big Island, venturing to higher elevations is a different story. (To convert temperatures to Celcius, use this link.) Kona average temperature data sourced from. Evening temperatures range from mid-60°s in winter to lower 70°s in the summer. While the average winter high temperatures only drop to the lower 80°s. In Kona, daytime high average in the upper 80°s during the summer months. In fact we describe one of our favorite scenic drives that travels through these amazing climate extremes.ĭue to Hawaii’s proximity to the equator, there’s very little variation in temperatures throughout the year. ![]() Within a short drive you can travel from a very arid area to a lush, tropical rainforest. The diverse climates of Hawaii make this island so fascinating to visit. ![]()
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