Best time to visit Hawaiʻi Island
Live volcanoes and dark skies, many climates on one isle
- Highest-rated months
- February, May, September
- Other good months
- January, March, April, June, July, August, October, December
- Less favorable months
- None in this assessment
Editorial seasonal ratings describe conditions for a trip. They are not safety ratings or weather forecasts.
Seasonal ratings use the assessment for Hawaii. The temperature and rainfall below are specific to this destination’s data point.
Travel advisory snapshot
Snapshot checked 2026-10-13. Read current official guidance before booking. Seasonal suitability does not override a travel advisory.
Read the official advisoryWeather by month
| Month | Seasonal rating | Daytime high | Nighttime low | Rainfall | Sea temperature | Seasonal reasons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2027 | 27.6°C / 82°F | 18°C / 64°F | 129 mm | 25°C / 77°F | Wildlife viewing, Peak crowds & prices, Rainy season | |
| February 2027 | 27.6°C / 82°F | 18.1°C / 65°F | 116 mm | 24.7°C / 76°F | Wildlife viewing | |
| March 2027 | 28°C / 82°F | 18.9°C / 66°F | 147 mm | 24.7°C / 76°F | Wildlife viewing | |
| April 2027 | 28.3°C / 83°F | 19.6°C / 67°F | 197 mm | 25°C / 77°F | Beach weather, Shoulder season | |
| May 2027 | 28.9°C / 84°F | 20.4°C / 69°F | 210 mm | 25.6°C / 78°F | Beach weather, Shoulder season | |
| June 2027 | 29.2°C / 85°F | 21.1°C / 70°F | 118 mm | 26.1°C / 79°F | Beach weather | |
| July 2027 | 29.9°C / 86°F | 21.6°C / 71°F | 127 mm | 26.6°C / 80°F | Beach weather, Peak crowds & prices | |
| August 2027 | 30.2°C / 86°F | 21.9°C / 71°F | 126 mm | 27.1°C / 81°F | Beach weather | |
| September 2027 | 30.3°C / 87°F | 21.8°C / 71°F | 125 mm | 27.2°C / 81°F | Beach weather, Shoulder season | |
| October 2026 | 30°C / 86°F | 21.3°C / 70°F | 121 mm | 27.1°C / 81°F | Beach weather, Shoulder season | |
| November 2026 | 29°C / 84°F | 20.4°C / 69°F | 159 mm | 26.4°C / 80°F | Rainy season, Thanksgiving | |
| December 2026 | 27.9°C / 82°F | 19.1°C / 66°F | 104 mm | 25.6°C / 78°F | Wildlife viewing, Peak crowds & prices, Rainy season |
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Long-term averages, not a forecast. Temperature and rainfall: 1991–2020; humidity and cloud: 2001–2020; sea temperature: 1991–2020. Climate snapshot prepared 2026-10-04.
Event adjustments refer to the next occurrence of each month as of 2026-10-14; the year is shown in the table.
Local food and lodging costs
National price level: 100, with the United States at 100. Reference year: 2025. This is a relative food and lodging indicator, not a trip budget; flights are excluded.
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When is the best time to visit Hawaiʻi Island?
The highest seasonal ratings in this assessment are in February, May, September. Compare the monthly reasons and climate below before choosing your dates. Editorial seasonal ratings describe conditions for a trip. They are not safety ratings or weather forecasts.
Do good seasonal ratings mean it is safe to travel?
No. Seasonal ratings describe timing, weather and experiences. Check current official travel advisories, entry requirements and local conditions before booking.
Sources and limits
This tool uses stored snapshots and is not updated in real time. Climate averages are not forecasts, and seasonal ratings are not safety assessments. Information may be incomplete or out of date. Before booking, check current official travel advisories, entry requirements, weather forecasts and local conditions.
TerraClimate · NASA POWER · NOAA OISST · Copernicus DEM GLO-90 (2021)
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