🇺🇸 Kona (Big Island) vs New York 🇺🇸

Kona (Big Island), United States vs New York, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Kona (Big Island) is the warmer of the two — about 9 degrees warmer on average across the year. New York is drier, with roughly 184 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Kona (Big Island)🇺🇸 New York
Avg annual high26°C17°C
Hottest monthSeptember (27°C)July (30°C)
Coldest monthFebruary (19°C low)January (-3°C low)
Rainy days / year308124
SnowRareYes
Best months to visitJanuary, February, MarchMay, September, October

🇺🇸 Kona (Big Island)

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

🇺🇸 New York

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in July (30°C), coldest lows in January (-3°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Kona (Big Island) or New York warmer?

Kona (Big Island) is warmer overall, averaging about 9 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Kona (Big Island) or New York?

Kona (Big Island) is rainier — New York sees about 184 fewer rainy days per year.

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

Kona (Big Island) is best around January, February, March; New York is best around May, September, October.

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