🇺🇸 Kona (Big Island) vs Las Vegas 🇺🇸

Kona (Big Island), United States vs Las Vegas, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Las Vegas is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Las Vegas is drier, with roughly 254 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Kona (Big Island)🇺🇸 Las Vegas
Avg annual high26°C27°C
Hottest monthSeptember (27°C)July (40°C)
Coldest monthFebruary (19°C low)December (4°C low)
Rainy days / year30854
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJanuary, February, MarchFebruary, March, November

🇺🇸 Kona (Big Island)

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

🇺🇸 Las Vegas

Best around February, March, November. Hottest in July (40°C), coldest lows in December (4°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Kona (Big Island) or Las Vegas warmer?

Las Vegas is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Kona (Big Island) or Las Vegas?

Kona (Big Island) is rainier — Las Vegas sees about 254 fewer rainy days per year.

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

Kona (Big Island) is best around January, February, March; Las Vegas is best around February, March, November.

Not sure? Find your ideal destination by climate →