The largest of the Hawaiian islands, the aptly named Big Island offers adventure-inspiring topography: Surf at sea level and snowboard at 14,000 feet in the same day; hike and gawk at Kilaeua volcano’s wonderous molten lava; or drive along the lushly tropical Hamakua coast. Be sure to save an afternoon for one of the top-rated resort spas or golf courses. The Island of Hawai'i is sometimes called the Orchid Isle or the Volcano Isle, but to its residents it's always the Big Island of Hawaii. More than 80 beaches offer something for everyone - white sand, black sand, even green ..

The Big Island of Hawaii enjoys a typically tropical weather, which generally falls into just two seasons.
The summer (Kau) months in The Big island of Hawaii stretch between April / May to October, and the temperatures really only different slightly from the winter (Ho'oilo) season from November to March / April, when the weather is more likely, although not usually enough to spoil a holiday. Temperatures throughout the year on Hawaii's Big Island don't vary greatly, generally averaging between 27°C / 81°F and 29°C / 84°F. The climate on the Big Island does very however, depending upon where you choose to stay. This Hawaiian island has a climate or weather for everyone. Temperatures average in the high 70s year round but are often warmer at the beach and considerately cooler at higher elevations.
For your Big Island trips, don't forget to check current Big Island weather on the dry Kona side and on the wetter Hilo side or click for weekly forecast. Even the generally perfect Hawaii weather can be affected by high winds or flash floods

The Big Island has earned its name due to the fact that it is larger than the land area of all the other Hawaiian islands put together.  The beaches, mountains, and sights are all spread out throughout the island - affording you more room to explore and less crowds to compete with.  Youngest of the Hawaiian Islands, the Big Island is expanding each day as the Kilauea volcano continues erupting.  Below, we describe the different regions of the Big Island, starting at the northern tip and going counter-clockwise. Most of  the Big Island of Hawaii economy is based on tourism with agriculture contributes greatly with the growing of  Macadamia nuts, papayas, vegetables, coffee and flowers, and with their orchids being some of the finest in the world. There are so many fun things to do on the Big Island. Some of the more popular activities include helicopter tours, snorkeling, ocean rafting, surfing, hiking, kayaking and so much more.

Peak Season: December to April, July to August The winter months (especially the last two weeks in December) and summer months (when kids are out of school) are the busiest and most chaotic seasons. March and early April also draw a spring-break crowd. Off Season: May to June Since the Big island weather and water temps average 72 to 82 degrees year-round, there’s no downside to traveling during the off season. The upside is that you'll often find great rates. Sweet Spot: September to November Right after the kids head back to school (middle - September) and right before the holidays is a blissful time, with gorgeous weather and prices at their most affordable.