The Big Island in August
August is a middling month for the Big Island: a typical day grades A-, the 9th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 86°F, water around 81°F and about a 20% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (Mexico summer vacation and US summer school break).
The Big Island month by month
Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.
- JanA-81°F
- FebA-81°F
- MarA-81°F
- AprA-82°F
- MayA83°F
- JunA-84°F
- JulA-85°F
- AugA-86°F
- SepA86°F
- OctA85°F
- NovA83°F
- DecA-81°F
July: A- · August: A- · September: A. The best months are usually September, October and November, and the weakest are March and July.
Best beaches in the Big Island in August
Resorts with the best typical August, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Aug | This week |
|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons Resort Hualalai | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueAWedA |
| Fairmont Orchid | A- | SatASunAMonATueAWedA |
| SCP Hotel | A- | SatB-SunB-MonB-TueA-WedA- |
| PACIFIC 19 Kona | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA |
| Kona By The Sea | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA |
| Kalani Retreat Center | A- | SatB-SunB-MonB-TueA-WedA- |
| Ocean Club | A- | SatA-SunA-MonA-TueAWedA |
| Hilton Waikoloa Village | A- | SatA-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 August. Every destination in August.
Questions
- Is August a good time to visit the Big Island?
- August is a middling month for the Big Island: a typical day grades A-, the 9th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 86°F, water around 81°F and about a 20% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (Mexico summer vacation and US summer school break).
- How warm is the Big Island in August?
- Typical highs are about 86°F and the sea is about 81°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is August hurricane season in the Big Island?
- August falls in the tropical storm season; the typical risk on a given day is low. It peaks in September. Travel insurance and flexible bookings help.
- How crowded is the Big Island in August?
- Typically very busy, around Mexico summer vacation and US summer school break. 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.