In general the best time to visit Kona is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are August, September, October, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
The best time for a sunbathing holiday is August, September, October. Average maximum temperatures are up to +30°C in August and it has 0 sunny days on average.
In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is July, August, October with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Kona in different months
This is the average weather in Kona for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, April, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +28°C during November.
In May, June, July, August, September, October the weather is average. Expect around 180 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 390 mm in June.
Climate in Kona
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Kona for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+31°C
+32°C
+31°C
+32°C
+31°C
+32°C
+34°C
+34°C
+33°C
+32°C
+32°C
+31°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+27°C
+27°C
+27°C
+27°C
+28°C
+28°C
+29°C
+30°C
+29°C
+29°C
+28°C
+27°C
Minimum Temperature
+16°C
+16°C
+17°C
+18°C
+18°C
+19°C
+20°C
+20°C
+19°C
+20°C
+18°C
+17°C
Avg. water temperature
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Humidity, %
73
72
73
74
75
75
76
76
75
75
74
73
Rain, mm
136
136
184
257
307
390
381
375
319
234
184
168
Snow, mm
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average wind speed, m/s
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Sunny Days
4
3
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
2
3
Cloud Days
2
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
Rainy Days
25
23
27
27
29
30
31
31
29
30
26
27
Snowy Days
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Kona during the whole year:
The hottest month in Kona is August with average maximum temperature going up to +30°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +20°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Kona looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Kona is August with average humidity going up to 76%. The least humid month is February with an average humidity of 72%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Kona during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is January with approximately 4 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 136 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is June with approximately 30 rainy days and 390 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kona:
What is the hottest month in Kona?
The hottest month in Kona is August with average maximum temperature of +30°C.
What is the coldest month in Kona?
The coldest month in Kona is January with minimum temperatures of +20°C.
Is Kona worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Kona in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +30°C and 0 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Kona?
if you're looking to visit Kona when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for June, July, August. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 136 mm of rain.
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.