🇺🇸 Kona (Big Island) vs San Francisco 🇺🇸

Kona (Big Island), United States vs San Francisco, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Kona (Big Island) is the warmer of the two — about 7 degrees warmer on average across the year. San Francisco is drier, with roughly 244 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Kona (Big Island)🇺🇸 San Francisco
Avg annual high26°C19°C
Hottest monthSeptember (27°C)September (24°C)
Coldest monthFebruary (19°C low)January (8°C low)
Rainy days / year30864
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, MarchJune, July, August

🇺🇸 Kona (Big Island)

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

🇺🇸 San Francisco

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in September (24°C), coldest lows in January (8°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Kona (Big Island) or San Francisco warmer?

Kona (Big Island) is warmer overall, averaging about 7 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Kona (Big Island) or San Francisco?

Kona (Big Island) is rainier — San Francisco sees about 244 fewer rainy days per year.

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

Kona (Big Island) is best around January, February, March; San Francisco is best around June, July, August.

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