Climate Comparison

Kauai vs Big Island in May

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Kauai versus Big Island weather metrics for May
Climate MetricKauaiUnited StatesBestBig IslandUnited States
VerdictGoodSome trade-offs
Avg high temp79°F74°F
How it feelsSlightly humidSlightly humid
Rain days1528
Sunshine7.6h12.3h
Sea temp77°F77°F

Annual Comparison

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

60°70°80°90°100°JFMAMJJASOND78°74°
  • Kauai
  • Big Island

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

60°70°80°90°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78°74°
  • Kauai
  • Big Island

Precipitation (in)

0.02.04.06.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0.94.0
  • Kauai
  • Big Island

Sunshine hours (h/day)

0.02.04.06.08.010.012.014.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec7.612.3
  • Kauai
  • Big Island

Air feel (%)

Share of time the air feels humid or very humid.

0%25%50%75%100%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec85%73%
  • Kauai
  • Big Island

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