Temperature
Pleasant by day, mild at night.
74°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Big Island
United States · North America
Late-day mugginess is the main limitation.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
74°F
Lows around 69°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
12.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
77°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days, and rain often persists for longer stretches. About 28 wet days, more than in most months.
89%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
12.3 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humid air and frequent rain shape this month.
76%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 75° and nights feel near 72°.
ComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
32%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
5 mphMay Calm
Sea temperature
77°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 73°F, easing to about 71°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning72°F
Feels 75°F
Rain65%
Cloud65%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday73°F
Feels 76°F
Rain84%
Cloud63%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon72°F
Feels 75°F
Rain82%
Cloud66%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening71°F
Feels 74°F
Rain65%
Cloud67%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 73 | 67 | 5.3 | 20 | 10.5 | 79 | 77 |
| Feb | 72 | 67 | 5.4 | 20 | 10.6 | 79 | 76 |
| Mar | 73 | 67 | 6.7 | 22 | 10.7 | 80 | 76 |
| Apr | 73 | 68 | 10.7 | 25 | 11.8 | 83 | 76 |
| May | 74 | 69 | 12.9 | 28 | 12.3 | 84 | 77 |
| Jun | 75 | 70 | 16.1 | 30 | 12.7 | 85 | 78 |
| Jul | 76 | 71 | 15.1 | 31 | 12.8 | 85 | 79 |
| Aug | 77 | 71 | 15.3 | 31 | 12.4 | 85 | 80 |
| Sep | 76 | 71 | 13.0 | 29 | 11.6 | 84 | 80 |
| Oct | 76 | 71 | 9.4 | 27 | 11.2 | 83 | 80 |
| Nov | 75 | 70 | 6.5 | 22 | 10.3 | 81 | 79 |
| Dec | 74 | 68 | 6.4 | 22 | 10.2 | 80 | 78 |
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Big Island with Kauai.
Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 29, 2026
Data & methodology