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Weather on the Big Island of Hawaii

If you were to describe the weather on the Big Island in one word, it could only be the word “diverse.” With a wide variety of landscapes, cultures, and climate zones, the Big Island has something for everyone. It is estimated that there are over 18 climate zones worldwide—on the Big Island of Hawaii you can experience 16 of them! Did you know that you can ski on Mauna Kea during the late fall or winter months? Recommended only for the courageous and experienced skier, this is one of the many attractions that draw both visitors and adventurers to the Big Island. Ka'u, at the southern end of the island has a desert, but don't expect to see huge stretches of blowing sand—instead, you will find an open landscape of lava and low brush punctuated by magnificent mountain ranges in the background and gorgeous ocean views with occasional black sand beaches for exploration, if you care to go “off road.” In short, the Big Island of Hawai'i has a bounty of weather and environments for you to enjoy: rain forests, fern forests, pine and eucalyptus forests, high mountain pastures, lush tropical valleys, coastal beaches, wet or dry conditions. If you arenÙt enjoying the weather where you are, hop in the car and within a relatively short distance you can be relaxing at the beach, sightseeing in the horse country of Waimea, or watching the hot molten lava spill from the Kilauea volcano.      
 While the weather here is often unpredictable, we still follow the basic seasonal pattern experienced on the mainland. Winter here can be “winter-like”, especially at the higher elevations, yet because of our diversity of climates, many a Christmas has been celebrated on the beaches of Hawai'i. We are influenced by major weather patterns such as El Nino and El Nina, so we experience both years where the average rainfall is less than expected, or years when it is exceeded. Weather conditions can change in short distances as elevation or proximity to major topographical influences (such as coastal areas or the “saddle” between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa), have their impact. Mother nature is alive and well here, and that is certainly part of the excitement and attraction of being on the Big Island. 

Please refer to the weather reports to the right, which are descriptive of the most popular destinations on the Big Island.

Your Hawaii Home

$47,000,000
7 Beds ⋅ 11 Baths ⋅ 726471 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
Kai Lani Cove. Set within Pauoa Beach at Mauna Lani, this oceanfront estate is offered for the first time. Spanning two contiguous lots totaling 2.8 acres with 650 feet of shoreline, the property unfolds laterally across the coast, with multiple structures oriented toward the water rather than positioned behind one another. The compound is composed of ten buildings, including four detached guest homes and a separate two-bedroom bunkhouse with its own living room, kitchen, and terrace overlooking the lawn. The primary suite occupies its own wing, complete with a private pool, spa, dual bathrooms, an office, massage room, and outdoor bathing areas set within lava rock. Living spaces are designed to open fully, removing separation between interior and exterior. Koa cabinetry, coral stone, and exposed timber define the interiors, while the layout prioritizes sightlines, airflow, and direct connection to the landscape. An ocean-facing library and office is positioned above a natural stream system that moves through a network of ponds. Movement across the property unfolds outdoors, between structures, along stone paths, and over water. The land itself remains intact, with anchialine ponds and preserved lava formations integrated into the experience. Pools and spas are set into the terrain, including a central pool with a recessed pavilion, complemented by surrounding lounge seating and a full bar. Outdoor dining areas, a barbecue and pizza oven station, three laundry rooms, a three-car garage, additional motor court parking, and dedicated golf cart and resort vehicles seamlessly support extended stays. At the shoreline, a naturally protected cove provides direct access to calm water for swimming, shaped by reef formations that soften the break. Pauoa Beach is a gated enclave within Mauna Lani, with access to a private beach club, fitness facilities, and resort amenities, offering a level of privacy and access that is not commonly found along this coastline.

68-1023 Pauoa Way, KAMUELA

Listing courtesy of Private Listings by Harold X Clarke.

$34,000,000
6 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ 726361 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
Property owners are extended the opportunity to apply to the Kukio Golf & Beach Club: an oceanfront private club with world class amenities including Tom Fazio designed 18-hole Championship Golf Course and 10-hole short course, two clubhouses with private dining, sports complex, ocean pursuits center, and a comprehensive indoor and outdoor spa. Gatehouse entry with 24-hour manned security.

72-3177 Punaloa Pl, KAILUA KONA

Listing courtesy of Kukio Properties.

$33,000,000
5 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ 731430 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
Brand-new luxury residence on a spacious 1.02-acre homesite within the prestigious gated community of Kaupulehu. Offered fully furnished and move-in ready, this exceptional estate features 6,350 sq. ft. of interior living space and 1,635 sq. ft. of lanai space, with five ensuite bedrooms, five full baths, and one half bath, thoughtfully designed for seamless indoor-outdoor island living. Ownership includes privileged access to the Kaupulehu Beach Club, featuring a two-tiered swimming pool, hot tub, fitness center, expansive event lawn, bar and dining pavilion, and a pathway to a secluded black-sand beach, offering an unparalleled resort-style experience. Signature Details: • 6,350 sq. ft. of refined interior living space and 1,635 sq. ft. of resort-style lanai space • Five ensuite bedrooms, five full baths, and one half bath • Fully furnished and move-in ready for effortless Kaupulehu living • Designer kitchen featuring premium appliances • Expansive great room with pocketing doors that open to outdoor entertaining areas • Elegant primary suite offering a serene, retreat-style ambiance • Welcoming guest suites thoughtfully designed for comfort and privacy • Luxury craftsmanship, bespoke finishes, and sophisticated island-inspired design throughout • 964 sq. ft. three-car garage with ample room for vehicles, golf carts, and storage • Situated on a private 1.02-acre homesite offering exceptional privacy and tranquility • 24-hour access-controlled community • Panoramic ocean and mountain vistas overlooking a 214-acre cultural preserve rich in Hawaiian history More than a home, this is a statement of lifestyle, privacy, and elevated Hawaiian living. A newly built sanctuary where luxury meets the landscape, framed by breathtaking ocean and mountain vistas that create an extraordinary backdrop for everyday life. Additional professional photography is forthcoming.

72-1174 Kekahawaiole Dr, KAILUA KONA

Listing courtesy of Corcoran Pacific Properties.

$32,500,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 728649 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
A visionary hideaway originally crafted in Indonesia and painstakingly reassembled on the pristine shores of the Big Island offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own an architectural masterpiece. Where jagged lava fields meet the endless azure of the Pacific Ocean sits the crown jewel of the Kohala Coast. Far more than a residence, this compound is a testament to extraordinary personal vision and global craftsmanship. This is a magnificent Balinese estate transported across the sea to rest seamlessly upon Hawaiian shores. Kiholo Bay is a marvel of untouched nature, and this property respects that raw beauty. Designed in the traditional Balinese style, the estate is organized as a rhythmic series of independent pavilions. These structures are thoughtfully arranged in a compound layout woven together by a network of open-air decks and sheltered walkways. Originally built in Bali by 280 master craftsmen using Indonesian ironwood and teak, the structure was dismantled and shipped, then reassembled in Hawaii using traditional wooden pegs. Its most striking feature is a massive roof of over one million wooden shingles meticulously laid to resemble dragon skin. The interior serves as a living museum blending Southeast Asian history with the Hawaiian environment. Living spaces are adorned with intricate Indonesian carvings while sliding doors vanish to invite the Pacific breeze. The kitchen sits in its own circular pavilion, designed to promote natural airflow and effortless outdoor dining. The retreat includes an expansive direct ocean primary pavilion. From this vantage point, sliding walls reveal a breathtaking panorama where the deep blues of the Pacific transition into the rising silhouettes of the Kohala Mountains. Completely self-sustaining with its own water and solar systems, the estate is a resilient cultural masterpiece that harmonizes the spirit of Bali with the majesty of the Big Island.

71-1890 Queen Kaahumanu Highway, KAILUA KONA

Listing courtesy of COMPASS.

$31,900,000
5 Beds ⋅ 8 Baths ⋅ 727861 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
Gracefully positioned in one of the most coveted communities on the Kohala Coast of the Big lsland of Hawaii, this oceanfront 7,844 -square-foot residence on 1.38 acres at the Cape at Mauna Lani offers five bedrooms, seven and a half baths, a spacious media room and a private office, designed by renowned Lucky Bennett to capture sweeping ocean, fairway, mountain and sunset views. A formal entry with waterfalls and ponds creates a dramatic reveal of the great room and the Pacific beyond. Inside, soaring ceilings, Brazilian cherry and flamed granite floors and architectural symmetry define the expansive living space. A striking fireplace wall framed by custom wood paneling and curated niches anchors the room, while disappearing pocket doors open completely to the oceanfront lanai, infinity-edge pools and spa that appear to merge seamlessly with the ocean. The warm chef inspired kitchen features rich, custom cabinetry, generous workspace and a seamless connection to the dining area, outdoor gathering area and ocean beyond. The primary suite is situated on the south corner in a private wing with fairway and ocean frontage and his and her spa-inspired baths. Guest bedroom suites are thoughtfully separated for privacy. The dedicated media room, overlooking the ponds and waterfalls provides an immersive retreat for film and entertainment, while the private office offers a quiet, light-filled workspace with inspiring coastal vistas. Manicured lawns, charming sculptures, lava rock walls, and curated tropical landscaping frame the infinity pool and spa. The property has rare dual frontage—dramatic ocean cliffs and emerald fairways on the other. This is a legacy residence, an architectural statement, dramatic and timeless.

68-1339 Kaniku Dr, KAMUELA

Listing courtesy of Corcoran Pacific Properties.

$28,000,000
727866 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
A unique opportunity for investors and for those who value Hawaii's natural beauty. Kohala Kai is an exclusive residential development featuring seven custom oceanfront home sites situated on a total of 63 acres along Hawai'i island's North Kohala Coast. This gated community offers parcel sizes ranging from 5 acres to 28 acres, all with an abundance of wide open space and unobstructed panoramic views. Features Include: * 3,765 ft. of ocean frontage with pebble beach and shoreline trails. * Private and secure gated entrances. * Protective Covenants and Design Guidelines. * Utilities in place at cul-de-sac entry to each driveway. * Building sites with panoramic views, including Maui on a clear day. * An abundance of natural resources if a more sustainable lifestyle is desired. * Swimming, snorkeling, diving, kayaking, fishing and coastal hiking trails.. * Year round sunsets and seasonal whale watching from the comfort of home. Excellent location just minutes from Waimea, Hawi and the white sand beaches, luxury resorts, spas and golf courses along the Kona Kohala Coast. This listing includes 7 parcels plus the roadway parcel. All parcels are also being offered separately, each listed in MLS with individual pricing. HOA fees shall apply and are yet to be determined.

Akoni Pule Highway, KAMUELA

Listing courtesy of COMPASS.

$24,900,000
7 Beds ⋅ 9 Baths ⋅ 725915 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
Kilohana sits on a 1.4-acre front-row site at the end of a private drive within the 49 Black Sand Beach neighborhood at Mauna Lani. Honoka’ope Bay, with its black sand beach and private community beach club, is less than a 90 second walk from the home. Overlooking the 7th hole of Mauna Lani’s south course, the property has over 275 feet of frontage on views of the ocean, waves crashing on the shoreline, Maui, and sunsets from four of the bedrooms and all living areas. The improvements are laid out as a small village retreat, with mature landscaping and stone pathways leading to the many private locations on the property, and include a solar field and putting green with a 45-yard pitch to the green. On the south side of the property, adjacent to the golf course buffer, sits the 1,750 square foot ocean view primary suite with a spacious two-station office, two full bathrooms, a large shower garden, and full laundry facilities. On the north side of the property are two detached 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 1,300 square foot guest hale, each with its own laundry facility and between the two hale, are an additional four outdoor shower gardens. The numerous pocket doors throughout beckon you to a 1,656 square foot lanai including a 600 square foot grand covered lanai with wet bar, dining area, sunken barbecue, with smoker and cooktop; almost 8,000 sf of indoor/outdoor living at its best! Large 3 car garage with private entrance, as well. The home was designed by Lucky Bennett and built by Clever Construction to exacting standards, which include mahogany pocket doors, windows, floors and trim, vaulted ceilings, a variety of custom stone and tile used throughout and a lengthy list of designer furnishings and art included in the sale. Meticulously designed and cared for by an owner who is in the real estate development business!

68-1115 Honokaope Pl Unit 1, KAMUELA

Listing courtesy of Hawaii Life.

$21,000,000
6 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ 730631 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
Perched majestically atop 1.62 acres of prime ocean-view land within The Bluffs exclusive gated community at Mauna Kea Resort. Mauna Kea Resort, is a premier destination offering world-class amenities and 1800 acres of breathtaking natural beauty. The resort features two renowned hotels, the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, and The Westin Hapuna, sited on 2 of the best beaches in Hawaii along with two championship golf courses; including the newly imaged Robert Trent Jones course. Include oceanfront tennis courts and you understand the rarity of this offering. This 6,300-square-foot sanctuary offers six private bedrooms and six and a half baths, seamlessly blending Balinese, Chinese, and Hawaiian design elements into an architectural masterpiece. The separate 4 Bedroom Guest Villa ensures peaceful multigenerational living. Celebrated by Architectural Digest, this estate epitomizes refined island living. The property celebrates the Big Island’s indoor-outdoor lifestyle, with over 2,000 square feet of covered lanai spaces. Custom-designed outdoor showers enhance the tropical ambiance, while 200 degree panoramic ocean views, including Maui, elevate the estate's allure. An outdoor kitchen and dining pavilion, surrounded by tranquil Koi ponds, create an idyllic setting for entertaining or quiet reflection. The 80 ft infinity-edge pool connects the main hale to the primary suite and poolside pavilions. After the dramatic bridge entrance over koi ponds, you enter the Great Room with high ceilings and retractable pocket doors that open to meticulously landscaped gardens. The adjacent @4 acres of unbuildable common area adds to the absolute privacy of the estate. A complete solar array provides sustainable power, underscoring harmony with the environment. Discover Hawaiian elegance at Hale Kiekiena, between two white sand beaches—where luxury and natural beauty converge. Be sure to click on the camera and the Video icon at the top of the page...fabulous!

62-3680 Kiekiena Pl, KAMUELA

Listing courtesy of Aloha Sotheby's Intl Realty - Hawai'i.

$18,900,000
720274 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
Kapalaoa Oceanfront Estate Property Nestled within 23.75 acres of unspoiled Hawaiian beauty, beckons you to own a piece of the Big Island's natural grandeur. This exceptional property surrounded by state land, steeped in cultural heritage, serenity, and an unrivaled marine sanctuary right at your doorstep. Embraces its rich cultural history, where ancient stories blend seamlessly with modern living. This is a place where history whispers through the gentle breeze, inviting you to connect with the land. Accessed via a private easement road traversing Hawaii's conservation land, Kapalaoa promises unparalleled seclusion and tranquility. Here, you can escape the demands of the outside world and immerse yourself in the island's natural beauty without distractions. Native lava flows cradle the land, while anchialine ponds punctuate the terrain. These ponds are a testament to the island's geological history. Step from your doorstep onto your private white sand beach, where the inviting waters of the Pacific Ocean call you to explore. Whether you're snorkeling, swimming, or simply savoring the mesmerizing views, this sanctuary becomes your personal playground. This offering includes all four oceanfront lots, granting you the canvas to realize your Hawaiian dream. Not just a purchase; this is an investment in your legacy. Here's your opportunity to own a piece of untouched Hawaiian paradise, forging enduring memories and a connection to the land that will span generations. Included is 4 TMKs 3-7-1-3-11 5.99 acres 3-7-1-3-5 8.22 acres 3-7-1-3-4 6.025 acres 3-7-1-3-6. 1.25 acres

Queen Kaahumanu Hwy, KAMUELA

Listing courtesy of Hawaii Luxury Real Estate.

$17,500,000
5 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ 730642 MLS ⋅ ['Fee Simple'] Tenure
Set along a dramatic stretch of coastline within the prestigious Mauna Kea Resort, Hale 'O Ka La “House of the Sun” is not simply a home — it is a way of living that few places in the world can offer. Originally designed in 1992 and once featured in Architectural Digest, the property was thoughtfully reimagined in 2025 through an $8 million renovation led by Diane Bobek Designs, Taleah Smith Design, and Pono Hana Builders — preserving its architectural significance, while elevating every aspect of the experience. Arranged as a series of interconnected pavilions beneath a continuous roofline, the 5,358-square-foot Kauhale-style compound replaces traditional hallways with open-air breezeways that invite natural light, tropical gardens, and ocean air into everyday living. Every transition was intentionally designed to slow the pace. At the heart of the home, an open-air grand room anchors five bedrooms, five full baths, and two half baths — a layout where privacy and togetherness exist without compromise. Carefully preserved details — refinished dark wood accents, custom lighting crafted from salvaged copper roof fragments — speak to a renovation that understood what to keep as much as what to reimagine. Outside, the experience continues through layered tropical landscapes, sculpted pathways, and purposeful outdoor living areas designed to evoke satiation. A resort-style saltwater pool with waterslide and swim-up palapa bar serves as the estate's focal point, while a secluded waterfall grotto spa with integrated jacuzzi offers a more intimate escape among natural rockwork and shade. Surrounded by protected land, with no future development in front, and 355 acres preserved by the Queen Emma Land Trust to the north, the estate captures unobstructed Pacific and mountain views alongside rare, permanent privacy. A proven luxury short-term rental operation is in place and running. On the Kohala Coast, opportunities like this do not repeat themselves.

62-3916 Lanikeha Pl, KAMUELA

Listing courtesy of Hawaii Life.

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