The Big Island in October
October is one of the best months to visit the Big Island: a typical day grades A, the 1st best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 85°F, water around 80°F and about a 20% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy.
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
September: A · October: A · November: A. The best months are usually September, October and November, and the weakest are March and July.
Best beaches in the Big Island in October
Resorts with the best typical October, and their grades for the next few days.
| Beach | Typical Oct | 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 October. Every destination in October.
Questions
- Is October a good time to visit the Big Island?
- October is one of the best months to visit the Big Island: a typical day grades A, the 1st best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 85°F, water around 80°F and about a 20% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy.
- How warm is the Big Island in October?
- Typical highs are about 85°F and the sea is about 80°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
- Is October hurricane season in the Big Island?
- October 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 October?
- 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.