Climate Comparison

Big Island vs Kauai in May

How the climate for Big Island and Kauai typically compares in May.

Big Island versus Kauai weather metrics for May
Climate MetricBig IslandUnited StatesKauaiUnited States
Overall score87/10084/100
Avg high temp84°F79°F
How it feelsHumidSlightly humid
Rain days615
Sunshine7.0h7.6h
Sea temp77°F77°F

Annual Comparison

  • Big Island
  • Kauai

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

60°70°80°90°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec84°79°

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

60°70°80°90°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec84°79°

Precipitation (in)

Monthly precipitation patterns across the year.

0.01.02.03.04.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0.62.4

Sunshine hours (h/day)

Average hours of sunshine per day.

0.02.04.06.08.010.012.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec7.07.6

Air feel (%)

Share of time the air feels humid or very humid.

0%5%10%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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