How warm is the Big Island in July?

Typical highs are about 85°F and the sea is about 79°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.

Is July hurricane season in the Big Island?

No. Storm risk is very low in July.

How crowded is the Big Island in July?

Typically packed, around US summer school break, Mexico summer vacation and Independence Day (US). The quietest months are usually September and October.

The Big Island in July

July is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to the Big Island: a typical day grades A-, the 11th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 85°F, water around 79°F and about a 20% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically packed (US summer school break, Mexico summer vacation and Independence Day (US)).

Typical dayA-11th of 12 months

Highs / water85°FSea 79°F

Rain chance20%on a given day

Waves–typical

CrowdsPackedUS summer school break

Storm riskVery lowoutside storm season

The Big Island month by month

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

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

Best beaches in the Big Island in July

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

Beach	Typical Jul	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 July. Every destination in July.

Questions

Is July a good time to visit the Big Island?: July is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to the Big Island: a typical day grades A-, the 11th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 85°F, water around 79°F and about a 20% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically packed (US summer school break, Mexico summer vacation and Independence Day (US)).
How warm is the Big Island in July?: Typical highs are about 85°F and the sea is about 79°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
Is July hurricane season in the Big Island?: No. Storm risk is very low in July.
How crowded is the Big Island in July?: Typically packed, around US summer school break, Mexico summer vacation and Independence Day (US). 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.