Month guide · Big Island (Hawaiʻi) · United States
Big Island (Hawaiʻi) in June
What June is really like in Big Island (Hawaiʻi): weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site, Big Island (Hawaiʻi) · Photo: Bamse, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
June is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 13.3 hours of daylight. Dry and sunny on the coasts; summer holidays begin late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 13.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
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Weather in June
June is the 2nd-warmest month in Big Island (Hawaiʻi): days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 29°C (84°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with May (29°C (84°F)), June is about as warm; by July highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:43
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 19:01
- Daylight
- About 13.3 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
Spring (April–May). Settled weather, calm seas and the Merrie Monarch Festival; a good-value shoulder season after Easter.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 3 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in June
- King Kamehameha Day celebrations, including the Kapaʻau parade (around 11 June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · South Kona and Hōlualoa
Kona coffee farm visit
Small farms along the Māmalahoa Highway on the slopes above Kona grow coffee in volcanic soil and offer tours explaining picking, pulping, drying and roasting, followed by tastings.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Couples
- Outdoors
Nature · Volcano
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Visit the caldera overlooks after dark if there is an active eruption, when any glow is most visible, and bring a warm layer because the summit is cool at night.
- Time needed
- A full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Nature
- Kids
- After dark
- Photo spot
Nature · Hāmākua Coast
ʻAkaka Falls State Park
A paved loop of under a kilometre leads through bamboo, ginger and heliconia to ʻAkaka Falls, which drops about 135 metres into a gorge, with the smaller Kahūnā Falls on the way.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Kids
- Photo spot
- Iconic
Historic site · South Kona
Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park
Snorkel at Two Step, the lava-ledge entry just north of the park, before or after your visit.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- Photo spot
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Big Island (Hawaiʻi).
What to pack
For highs near 30°C (86°F), lows near 22°C (72°F) and 9 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June 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 June?
At about 19:01 local time in mid-June, with sunrise at about 05:43: roughly 13.3 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Big Island (Hawaiʻi) in June?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Big Island (Hawaiʻi) in June?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.