Basically, any time is a good time to visit Hawaii. The best time depends on your personal preferences and circumstances, and there is no “one size fits all” answer to this question. Below we list a few considerations that may be important for you.
BEST TIME TO VISIT: HIGH SEASON
The Hawaiian Islands are most busy during the high season, which is split into two parts:
- The first part is during the summer holidays (lots of family travel) and falls roughly between mid-June and the end of August.
- The second part of the high season falls between mid-December and mid-March when people are visiting to escape the winter at home.
On the Big Island it will never be as crowded as of example Oʻahu during high season, but prices can be higher with increased demand.
BEST TIME TO VISIT: TEMPERATURE
Temperatures are pretty constant throughout the year and are always pleasant, but the amount of rainfall does vary. The driest months are between May and October (excluding the occasional hurricane).
If you are looking to escape the winter weather in the mainland, you should definitely come visit during the cold months at home!
BEST TIME TO VISIT: MOST DAYLIGHT
Finally, something that people rarely consider is the length of the day. Days in June are ~2.5 hours longer than those in December. Especially if you are planning an active vacation, maximizing the amount of daylight during your visit can add many sunny hours to your trip.
SUNNY SKIES AND CLOUD FREQUENCY ON THE BIG ISLAND
While pleasant temperatures are a given on the Big Island, sunny skies are not.
Clouds are a very normal phenomenon on the Big Island, especially around Hilo and Puna. Most days on this side if the Island will be a mix of sunshine, clouds, and an occasional spatter of rain.
Other areas with lots of cloudy weather are the central and south Kona coast, the valleys in the north including Waipi’o valley, and Pahala in the south. The sunniest skies and the best beach weather can be found on the Kohala coast.
You can find the average yearly cloud cover for the Big Island on the map below. A value of 1 on this map means that there are clouds the whole year, while a value of ‘0’ means the skies are always clear.
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