LUXURY VACATION RENTALS IN Hawaii, HI

General Weather Conditions

Weather on all of the Hawaiian Islands is very consistent, with only minor changes in temperature throughout the year. This is partly due to year-round warm sea surface temperatures. In practical terms, there are only two seasons: the summer months (called Kau in Hawaiian) extending from May to October and the winter months (Hooilo) running from November to April. The average daytime summer temperature at sea level is 85 degrees F. (29.4 C.), while the average daytime winter temperature is 78 degrees F. (25.6 C.). Temperatures at night are approximately 10 degrees F. lower.

Any time of year is a good time to visit Hawaii’s Big Island. Summer, between April and November, is warmer and drier while winter, between December and March, is a bit cooler. Trade winds keep things comfortable year-round. The Kona side of the island is sunnier and drier, while the Hilo side is wetter and more tropical.

Kohala Coast weather is the classic tropical climate. It’s blessed with sunshine 357 days of the year. The Kohala Coast has an average annual rainfall of 7 inches, an average humidity of 48 percent and an average temperature of 78 degrees. Kona and the Kohala Coast are situated on the west (sunny) side of the Big Island.

Annual Average Temperatures

Annual Average High: 84; Annual Average Low: 77

Elevation

The home is located close to sea level; however, the highest point on the island is Mauna Kea at 13,796 feet  (4,205 meters) elevation.

Currency

United States Dollar

Time Zone

Hawaii is in the Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time Zone and does not practice Daylight Saving Time.

Voltage

120 Volts; Frequency: 60 Hz

Tipping Guide

• Taxi Drivers: $1 to $2
• Baggage Porters: $1 to $5, or more if the service was particularly friendly and helpful
• Cloakroom Attendants in Nightclubs, et al: $1 to $2
• Restaurants: 20 percent, or gratuity may be included in your final bill
• Bars and Lounges: $1 to $2 per drink
• Spa Treatments: 20 percent, or gratuity may be included in your final bill
• Tours and Tour Guides: 15 to 20 percent, at your discretion, based upon your experience
• Golf Club Cleaning: $3 to $5 per bag
• Fishing Guide: $60 to $100 for a full day
• In Home Chef: 20 percent, or gratuity may be included in your final bill
• Housekeeping: Your housekeeping team may be tipped at your discretion, based upon your experience. A general guideline is $10 or more per night based upon your travel party size and in-residence activities.
• Destination Host: Your Destination Host may be tipped at your discretion, based upon the amount of travel planning you required and your overall in-residence experience.

Traveling with Prescription Medicine

If you are traveling with prescription medicines, carry them in their original containers and bring a copy of your prescription. If you buy medications abroad, be aware that they may not be FDA-approved or allowed into the United States. For more information on customs rules and regulations, please contact 202.354.1000 or visit www.cbp.gov.