Month guide · Big Island (Hawaiʻi) · United States
Big Island (Hawaiʻi) in November
What November is really like in Big Island (Hawaiʻi): weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park, Big Island (Hawaiʻi) · Photo: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain
Quick answer
November is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 11.2 hours of daylight. Coffee harvest is in full swing, and winter rains begin on the Hilo side.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
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Weather in November
November is the 7th-warmest month in Big Island (Hawaiʻi): days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 29°C (84°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with October (30°C (86°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs stay near 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:31
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:43
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
Summer (June–August). The warmest, driest season on the coasts, busy with family holidays; hurricane season starts in June but direct impacts are rare.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November 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 November
- Kona Coffee Cultural Festival (usually November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Beach · Kaʻū
Papakōlea Green Sand Beach
Bring plenty of water, sun protection and sturdy shoes; there is no shade, and the climb down into the cove is steep.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Active
- Nature
- Photo spot
Nature · Hilo
Rainbow Falls (Waiānuenue)
On the Wailuku River just above Hilo, this wide waterfall flows over a lava cave, and on sunny mornings the spray often creates rainbows.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Nature
- Photo spot
Market · Hilo
Hilo Farmers Market
Go early on a Wednesday or Saturday, try fruit you do not recognise, and bring small bills.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Free
- Shopping
Museum · Hilo
ʻImiloa Astronomy Center
On the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo campus, ʻImiloa links Maunakea astronomy with Hawaiian navigation and creation traditions, with interactive exhibits, a planetarium and native plant gardens.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Big Island (Hawaiʻi).
What to pack
For highs near 29°C (84°F), lows near 21°C (70°F) and 8 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November 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 November?
At about 17:43 local time in mid-November, with sunrise at about 06:31: roughly 11.2 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Big Island (Hawaiʻi) in November?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Big Island (Hawaiʻi) in November?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.