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Why visit Big Island?

The Big Island, officially called Hawaii Island, is the largest island in the Hawaiian chain and larger than all the others combined. It is the youngest of the main islands and is still growing thanks to active volcanoes. Its landscapes range from black lava fields and tropical rainforest to snow-capped summits in winter.

Visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to see the craters of Kilauea, walk through the Thurston Lava Tube and drive the Chain of Craters Road. Mauna Kea, the highest point in Hawaii, is home to world-class observatories and excellent stargazing. On the Kona coast, snorkel in Kealakekua Bay or join a night snorkel to see manta rays feeding. Tour a coffee farm in the Kona district, known for its distinctive coffee. Visit Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, a former place of refuge, and the black sand beach of Punaluu, where green sea turtles often rest. On the wetter Hilo side, see Akaka Falls and try loco moco, a local dish of rice, a hamburger patty, a fried egg and gravy.

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Popular experiences in Big Island

The things travellers book most here. You pay the same price as booking direct.

🍽️Food & drink tours👨‍🍳Cooking classes🚌Day trips⏭️Skip-the-line tickets🚶Walking tours🌙Evening & night tours🛥️Boat trips & cruises

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When to go to Big Island

The best months for Big Island are April, May, June, September and October. Highs then sit around 25°C, crowds are medium at peak, and a week here is expensive.

Jan
9°
low -1°
10 wet days
Feb
11°
low 1°
11 wet days
Mar
16°
low 4°
10 wet days
Apr
21°
low 8°
9 wet days
May
24°
low 13°
11 wet days
Jun
29°
low 17°
9 wet days
Jul
32°
low 20°
9 wet days
Aug
31°
low 20°
9 wet days
Sep
27°
low 16°
8 wet days
Oct
22°
low 10°
8 wet days
Nov
15°
low 4°
6 wet days
Dec
11°
low 1°
8 wet days
Highlighted = best monthsNumber = average daytime highBar = how wet the month is

Temperatures and wet days are measured, not estimated: ERA5 reanalysis for 2021-2023, at Big Island, Virginia. Source: Open-Meteo.

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Big Island — common questions

When is the best time to visit Big Island?

The best months for Big Island are April, May, June, September and October. Highs then sit around 25°C, crowds are medium at peak, and a week here is expensive.

What is the weather like in Big Island?

July is the warmest month, with daytime highs around 32°C. January is the coolest, around 9°C by day and -1°C at night. February is the wettest, with about 11 wet days. Figures are measured averages, not estimates.

What is Big Island known for?

Big Island is best known for nature, adventure and beaches. The things people come for: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Mauna Kea stargazing, Kona coffee, manta ray snorkeling.

Who is Big Island best suited to?

Big Island works particularly well for families, couples and groups of friends. That is based on what there is to do there, not on who books it most.

What can you book in advance in Big Island?

The experiences that sell out first are food tours, cooking classes, day trips, skip-the-line tickets, walking tours and night tours. You can check availability and prices on our booking partners below — you pay the same as booking direct.

Food toursCooking classesDay tripsSkip-the-line ticketsWalking toursNight tours

Do I need a visa for United States?

That depends on your passport and how long you are staying, so there is no single answer. TonyPlan has a visa and entry checker — put in your nationality and it tells you what applies to you.

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