If you plan to visit Kona in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +28°C during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 29 rainy days in the month and around 307 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+28°C
Avg. max. temperature
+18°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
307 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
29 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kona has OK weather in May.
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Average temperature in Kona in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kona for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +28°C during the day to a minimum of +21°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +27°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +27°C to +28°C.
Is Kona warm or cold in May?
Kona is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +27°C to +28°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +21°C to +21°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Kona:
Climate in Kona in May
Kona weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+27°C
+28°C
+28°C
Min. temperature
+18°C
+18°C
+19°C
Max. temperature
+32°C
+31°C
+32°C
Rainfall
257 mm
307 mm
390 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
74%
75%
75%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1016 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
1
1
0
Cloudy days
1
1
0
Rainy days
27
29
30
Snowy days
0
0
0
May typically has worse weather conditions compared to April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +27°C to +28°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 257 mm to 307 mm.Humidity rises from 74% to 75%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.
Wind speed in Kona in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Kona is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Kona based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 94% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 577 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 67 mm, which is considered heavy rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 29 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Kona wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 100% chance of precipitation and 390 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 81% chance of precipitation and 136 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Kona?
This is the weather in Kona in May 2024:
1 May
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+27°C
2 May
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+28°C
3 May
🌧️
+28°C
4 May
🌧️
+28°C
5 May
🌧️
+27°C
6 May
🌧️
+27°C
7 May
🌧️
+26°C
8 May
🌧️
+27°C
9 May
🌧️
+27°C
10 May
🌧️
+27°C
11 May
🌧️
+27°C
12 May
🌧️
+25°C
13 May
☁️
+27°C
14 May
☁️
+27°C
15 May
☁️
+28°C
16 May
☀️
+28°C
17 May
☁️
+27°C
18 May
🌧️
+27°C
19 May
🌧️
+27°C
20 May
☁️
+28°C
21 May
🌧️
+28°C
22 May
🌧️
+27°C
23 May
🌧️
+27°C
24 May
🌧️
+27°C
25 May
🌧️
+27°C
26 May
🌧️
+27°C
27 May
🌧️
+27°C
28 May
🌧️
+27°C
29 May
🌧️
+27°C
30 May
🌧️
+27°C
31 May
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+28°C
In May 2024 Kona had 1 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 24 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +27°C, with an absolute maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +25°C. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 63%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Kona climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Kona in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+27°C) and the highest in 2016 (+29°C). The driest year was 1995 with only 2087 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 4848 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kona in May:
Is May a good time to visit Kona?
It’s always a good time to visit Kona, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Kona in May?
May is warm in Kona. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Kona rainy in May?
Kona is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Kona in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kona in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kona, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
