Climate Comparison

Kauai vs Big Island in May

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

Kauai versus Big Island weather metrics for May
Climate MetricKauaiUnited StatesBig IslandUnited States
Overall score84/10087/100
Avg high temp79°F84°F
How it feelsSlightly humidHumid
Rain days156
Sunshine7.6h7.0h
Sea temp77°F77°F

Annual Comparison

  • Kauai
  • Big Island

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

60°70°80°90°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec79°84°

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

60°70°80°90°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec79°84°

Precipitation (in)

Monthly precipitation patterns across the year.

0.01.02.03.04.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec2.40.6

Sunshine hours (h/day)

Average hours of sunshine per day.

0.02.04.06.08.010.012.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec7.67.0

Air feel (%)

Share of time the air feels humid or very humid.

0%5%10%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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