Start of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Big Island in November
Big Island edges cooler than October, with highs of 53°F (12°C), lows of 41°F (5°C) and about 6.7 in (169 mm) of rain.
It scores 56/100 for comfort, 8th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 53°F (12°C)
- Avg low
- 41°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 6.7 in (169 mm)
- Humidity
- 85%
- Cloud cover
- 56%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 03 min
- Comfort score
- 56/100 · Fair
What November feels like
Cool days top out near 53°F (12°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 41°F (5°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 6.7 in (169 mm) across the month.
Plan around November
November is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (June – October).
- Comfort slips from 65/100 in October to 56/100.
- Our Hawaii Paradise route recommends Apr – Oct, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 53°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Big Island in November
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Greenwell Farms
Family Kona coffee farm with free tours and tastings.
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Walk crater rims, steam vents and lava tubes around active Kīlauea.
Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station
Stargazing at 9,200 ft on one of the world's top observatory peaks.
Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach
Jet-black sand beach where green sea turtles haul out to rest.
Café 100
Hilo diner that has served loco moco since 1946.
Nearby in November
- Maui in November~97 mi · highs 71°F, 2.6 in rain · 10°C (18°F) warmer by day, drier
- Kailua & Lanikai in November~185 mi · highs 79°F, 2.6 in rain · 15°C (26°F) warmer by day, drier
- Waikiki in November~185 mi · highs 80°F, 3.4 in rain · 15°C (27°F) warmer by day, drier
- Oahu in November~200 mi · highs 78°F, 3.4 in rain · 14°C (25°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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Big Island?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 56/100 against a best of 71 in June – October. Expect highs of 53°F (12°C) and 6.7 in (169 mm) of rain. Our Hawaii Paradise route recommends Apr – Oct, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Big Island in November?
Average highs are 53°F (12°C) and average lows 41°F (5°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Big Island in November?
Yes: about 6.7 in (169 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 71.5 in (1816 mm).
What should I pack for Big Island in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 53°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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