Hawaii Weather

Climate and weather information for the Hawaiian Islands

The Hawaiian Islands are a natural wonder. Thousands of miles from the nearest landmass, they are not tiny palm fringed coral atolls but the peaks of the worlds tallest mountains left undisturbed for millions of years, during which time nature shaped and formed them into islands of stunning natural beauty.

These islands enjoy, year-round, the finest climate in the world. Knowing no monsoon season, rain showers are usually light and infrequent, though heavy rainfall or tropical storms can occur from time to time. There are only moderate changes in the year round temperature. The average daytime summer temperature at sea level is 85 F (29.4 C) whilst the average daytime winter temperature at sea level is 78 F (25.6 C).


You can swim in the beautiful ocean every day of the year, the water temperature stays between 75F – 82F (24-28 C). You will not be alone, as there are 800 varieties of Pacific sea creatures, including Dolphins, Rays and the Humpback Whale, which returns to the warm island waters during the winter months of November through April. Always respect the power of the ocean, follow the safety rules and do take local advice.

Cooler, wetter weather prevails in the higher tropical rainforest mountain elevations. The mountains,.......
which rise to 14,000 ft, play a key part in the islands weather pattern, as do the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean and the trade winds. They combine to produce numerous micro-climates.

The Big Island of Hawaii, an area of 4,000 square miles, has 16 different micro-climates, including the coastal resort areas, which are lush, green, dry and sunny all year round. The mountain rainfall nurtures the verdant green valleys with their cascading waterfalls and the tropical rain-forests, you will also find ranches with rich grasslands and even winter snow at 14,000 ft surrounding the observatories on mount Mauna Kea.

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