🇺🇸 Honolulu vs Kona (Big Island) 🇺🇸

Honolulu, United States vs Kona (Big Island), United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Honolulu is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Honolulu is drier, with roughly 209 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Honolulu🇺🇸 Kona (Big Island)
Avg annual high29°C26°C
Hottest monthJuly (31°C)September (27°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (18°C low)February (19°C low)
Rainy days / year99308
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, MarchJanuary, February, March

🇺🇸 Honolulu

Best around January, February, March. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (18°C).

🇺🇸 Kona (Big Island)

Best around January, February, March. Hottest in September (27°C), coldest lows in February (19°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Honolulu or Kona (Big Island) warmer?

Honolulu is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Honolulu or Kona (Big Island)?

Kona (Big Island) is rainier — Honolulu sees about 209 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Honolulu vs Kona (Big Island)?

Honolulu is best around January, February, March; Kona (Big Island) is best around January, February, March.

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