![]() ![]() Rain showers can appear at any time of the year but they most often fall between the months of November-February. (It feels much cooler than that with a 20 MPH trade wind blowing.)Īt the higher elevations of the islands (such as up country Maui and Big Island) temperatures can drop to the 30's or 40's and snow often falls at the very high elevations of Haleakala and Mauna Kea! Temperatures in the winter months may be a little cooler, where nighttime temperatures can sometimes fall into the 50's. Temperatures usually range from 75-90 degrees year round in the daytime, and 70-80 degrees at night. (Don't confuse kona winds with Kona side of the Big Island which tends to be hot and dry.) The kona winds are not as prevalent as the trade winds. ![]() The kona winds tend to bring hot, humid weather, and sometimes rain. The opposite wind is called the kona wind. Even though it may be 85 degrees with 80% humidity, the trade winds make it feel much more comfortable. The trade winds have a welcome cooling effect. Sometimes the winds will be light to non-existent and sometimes they will blow much stronger-into the 30 MPH range. Hawaii weather is greatly influenced by the trade winds that generally blow at speeds of 10-20 MPH. So as you can see the weather varies quite a lot just on one island. For instance, Mount Waialeale on Kauai is the wettest spot on earth with over 460 inches of rain a year (in 1982 it actually rained 666 inches!) However, just a few miles away is a desert that receives less than 10 inches of rain per year. The weather can vary greatly within a few miles. Yes, it is usually pretty balmy here in Hawaii, but are you prepared for all of the different weather that you will find in the islands? What is the Weather Really Like in Hawaii? ![]()
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