Big Island in May
Weather, crowds, and prices — and whether May is your month.
Quick answer · Great value
Dry, quiet, and excellent value across Kona and Kohala. Expect highs around 84°F, very little rain, moderate, and good value.
84/66°F
Typical high / low
Very little rain
Rain
Moderate
Crowds
Good value
Prices
The bigger picture for Big Island
- Best overall: April-May and September-October; Kona side stays dry nearly year-round.
- Best value: May and September.
- Watch out for: None serious — Hilo side is rainy year-round by design.
Big Island month by month
| Month | High/Low | Rain | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80/64° | Occasional showers | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
| February | 80/63° | Occasional showers | Busy | Peak prices |
| March | 81/64° | Occasional showers | Busy | Peak prices |
| April | 82/65° | Occasional showers | Busy | Above average |
| May ← | 84/66° | Very little rain | Moderate | Good value |
| June | 85/68° | Very little rain | Busy | Above average |
| July | 86/69° | Very little rain | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
| August | 87/70° | Very little rain | Peak crowds | Above average |
| September | 87/69° | Very little rain | Moderate | Good value |
| October | 86/68° | Occasional showers | Moderate | Good value |
| November | 83/66° | Occasional showers | Moderate | Good value |
| December | 81/65° | Occasional showers | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
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