Hawaii Volcanoes National Park weather in May

May in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: nice, soaked, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#8 of 12 months in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park · #335 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 80/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park climate normals — May

Daytime high20°C / 67°F😎 nice
Nighttime low14°C / 57°F
Feels like (high)20°C / 68°F
Rainfall194 mm / 7.6 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days21 days
Humidity84%💦 very humid
Dew point13°C / 56°F
Sunshine11.5 h/day
Daylight13.1 h
Wind19 km/h / 12 mph
Air quality (US AQI)26🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park?
May in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: nice, soaked, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
What is the weather like in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in May?
In May, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park averages a daily high of 19.5°C and a low of 14.1°C, with about 194.3 mm of rain over roughly 21 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in May?
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 26 in May.

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