Middle of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Big Island in February
This is the coldest month in Big Island: highs average 50°F (10°C) and lows 37°F (3°C), with about 6.1 in (155 mm) of rain.
It scores 54/100 for comfort, 9th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 50°F (10°C)
- Avg low
- 37°F (3°C)
- Rain
- 6.1 in (155 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 56%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 22 min
- Comfort score
- 54/100 · Fair
What February feels like
Cool days top out near 50°F (10°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 37°F (3°C).
Expect regular rain: about 6.1 in (155 mm) falls in the month.
Plan around February
February is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (June – October).
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (February – April), which brings about 22.5 in (571 mm) in total.
- Comfort slips from 57/100 in January to 54/100.
- Our Hawaii Paradise route recommends Apr – Oct, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Insulated jackethighs only 50°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes6.1 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Big Island in February
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach
Jet-black sand beach where green sea turtles haul out to rest.
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Walk crater rims, steam vents and lava tubes around active Kīlauea.
Greenwell Farms
Family Kona coffee farm with free tours and tastings.
Café 100
Hilo diner that has served loco moco since 1946.
Kīlauea Iki Trail
4-mile loop through rainforest and across a still-steaming crater floor.
Nearby in February
- Maui in February~97 mi · highs 67°F, 2.5 in rain · 10°C (17°F) warmer by day, drier
- Kailua & Lanikai in February~185 mi · highs 75°F, 2.8 in rain · 14°C (25°F) warmer by day, drier
- Waikiki in February~185 mi · highs 76°F, 3.2 in rain · 15°C (26°F) warmer by day, drier
- Oahu in February~200 mi · highs 74°F, 3.2 in rain · 14°C (24°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,145 m to Big Island's ~2,652 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Big Island in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Big Island?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 54/100 against a best of 71 in June – October. Expect highs of 50°F (10°C) and 6.1 in (155 mm) of rain. Our Hawaii Paradise route recommends Apr – Oct, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Big Island in February?
Average highs are 50°F (10°C) and average lows 37°F (3°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Big Island in February?
Yes: about 6.1 in (155 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 71.5 in (1816 mm).
What should I pack for Big Island in February?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 50°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (6.1 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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