The Big Island in February
February is a middling month for the Big Island: a typical day grades A-, the 9th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 81°F, water around 75°F and about a 22% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend).
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
January: A- · February: A- · March: A-. The best months are usually September, October and November, and the weakest are March and July.
Best beaches in the Big Island in February
Resorts with the best typical February, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Feb | 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 February. Every destination in February.
Questions
- Is February a good time to visit the Big Island?
- February is a middling month for the Big Island: a typical day grades A-, the 9th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 81°F, water around 75°F and about a 22% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend).
- How warm is the Big Island in February?
- Typical highs are about 81°F and the sea is about 75°F. Most swimmers find it comfortable.
- Is February hurricane season in the Big Island?
- No. Storm risk is very low in February.
- How crowded is the Big Island in February?
- Typically very busy, around Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend. 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.