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Big Island (Hawaiʻi) in February
What February is really like in Big Island (Hawaiʻi): weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Rainbow Falls (Waiānuenue), Big Island (Hawaiʻi) · Photo: Gr0ph0n, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
February is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 11.5 hours of daylight. Whale watching at its peak; Hilo is wettest in winter, while Kona stays mostly sunny.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 11.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
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Weather in February
February is the coolest month in Big Island (Hawaiʻi): days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 29°C (84°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 28 days. Compared with January (27°C (81°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs stay near 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:51
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:22
- Daylight
- About 11.5 hours
- Sea
- 24°C (75°F)
Autumn (September–November). Warm seas, fewer visitors, coffee harvest and the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival; winter rains start in Hilo late in the season.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 4 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
- Waimea Cherry Blossom Heritage Festival (usually early February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Garden · Hilo
Liliʻuokalani Gardens
Built in the early 20th century as a tribute to Japanese sugar-plantation workers, these Edo-style gardens on Hilo Bay have stone lanterns, arched bridges and koi ponds.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Photo spot
Experience · South Kona and Hōlualoa
Kona coffee farm visit
Look for '100% Kona' on labels; 'Kona blend' may contain only a small share of Kona beans.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Couples
- Outdoors
Nature · Volcano
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
The park protects Kīlauea and much of Mauna Loa.
- Time needed
- A full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Nature
- Kids
- After dark
- Photo spot
Nature · Hāmākua Coast
ʻAkaka Falls State Park
Combine it with the Hāmākua Coast drive and a stop in the old sugar town of Honomū.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Kids
- Photo spot
- Iconic
The sea averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Big Island (Hawaiʻi).
What to pack
For highs near 27°C (81°F), lows near 19°C (66°F) and 7 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Big Island (Hawaiʻi)?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–May and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+What time does the sun set in Big Island (Hawaiʻi) in February?
At about 18:22 local time in mid-February, with sunrise at about 06:51: roughly 11.5 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Big Island (Hawaiʻi) in February?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Big Island (Hawaiʻi) in February?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.