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Sun & Beach Potential

68/100

Suboptimal

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

January, February, December

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

21°C – 24°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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The best months for a sun and beach holiday in Big Island (Hawaii) are from January, February, December. If you're planning to travel during this period, it's a good idea to arrange your stay early — especially in popular beach areas.

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Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best sun & beach conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Big Island (Hawaii)

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
68Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°118
February
62Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
21°180
March
40Poor
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
21°266
April
40Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
22°166
May
40Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
23°116
June
40Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
24°119
July
40Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
24°141
August
40Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
24°175
September
40Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
24°124
October
40Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
24°147
November
40Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
23°177
December
55Suboptimal
Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
22°193

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Big Island (Hawaii)

When is the best time to visit Big Island (Hawaii) for sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Big Island (Hawaii) for sun & beach is typically in January, February, December, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Big Island (Hawaii)?

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Rainy season typically: February–April. It is generally better to avoid these months for sun & beach.

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