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The Big Island in April

April is a middling month for the Big Island: a typical day grades A-, the 8th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 82°F, water around 77°F and about a 22% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy.

Typical dayA-8th of 12 months
Highs / water82°FSea 77°F
Rain chance22%on a given day
Waves–typical
CrowdsBusyno big holidays
Storm riskVery lowoutside storm season

The Big Island month by month

Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.

March: A- · April: A- · May: A. The best months are usually September, October and November, and the weakest are March and July.

Best beaches in the Big Island in April

Resorts with the best typical April, and their grades for the next few days.

BeachTypical AprThis week
Four Seasons Resort HualalaiASatA-SunA-MonA-TueAWedA
Fairmont OrchidASatASunAMonATueAWedA
SCP HotelASatB-SunB-MonB-TueA-WedA-
PACIFIC 19 KonaASatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA
Kona By The SeaASatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA
Kalani Retreat CenterASatB-SunB-MonB-TueA-WedA-
Ocean ClubASatA-SunA-MonA-TueAWedA
Hilton Waikoloa VillageASatA-SunA-MonATueAWedA

Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.

How it compares

The Big Island is among the best-graded beach destinations in April. Every destination in April.

Questions

Is April a good time to visit the Big Island?
April is a middling month for the Big Island: a typical day grades A-, the 8th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 82°F, water around 77°F and about a 22% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy.
How warm is the Big Island in April?
Typical highs are about 82°F and the sea is about 77°F. Most swimmers find it comfortable.
Is April hurricane season in the Big Island?
No. Storm risk is very low in April.
How crowded is the Big Island in April?
Typically busy. The quietest months are usually September and October.

Plan it

Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 21 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.

Coordinates approximate; forecasts are estimates, not safety guidance.