July in Kailua-Kona, HI: variable for golf — mixed conditions — check the live score. Best tee times: morning before noon for the most comfortable round.
| Average July Weather | |
|---|---|
| Avg daily high | 81°F |
| Avg daily low | 72°F |
| Rainy days | 26 / mo |
| Avg peak wind | 7.6 mph |
Golf in Kailua-Kona in July tends to look better on paper than it plays in practice. The average high of 81°F sits right at the edge of the ideal range, and winds clock in at just 7.6 mph — calm enough to hold most shot shapes. On those numbers alone, July sounds like a clean month. The reality is that precipitation falls on 26 days out of 31, making this the second-wettest month of the year. That doesn't mean all-day downpours; Kona's rain typically arrives in short, localized bursts. But golfers expecting the dry, postcard conditions that Hawaii's reputation promises often find themselves navigating wet fairways and patchy cloud cover more than they anticipated.
The tight temperature window — 72°F to 81°F, a swing of just 9°F — does make for comfortable walking, and the light winds rarely affect club selection. The surprise isn't heat or wind. It's the frequency of rain contact, and how quickly a morning round can shift from sunshine to a brief shower and back again.
Because July rain tends to hit in short bursts rather than sustained storms, morning tee times starting at or just after 6 AM give you the best chance of finishing before afternoon moisture builds. Courses can see slow drainage after repeated daily showers, so checking cart-path conditions the evening before is worth the effort. See how conditions rate hour by hour on our playability scale.
July's 26 precipitation days mark a slight improvement from June's 28, so the overall wetness eases just a touch coming into the month. Moving into August, the trend continues — August drops to 23 precipitation days, making it noticeably drier if you have scheduling flexibility. Temperatures shift only marginally in either direction, +1°F from June and +1°F into August, so heat is not a meaningful factor in choosing between these three months.
Climate normals show the long-term picture, but day-to-day weather varies. Check today's live golf weather score for Kailua-Kona, HI for the current playability rating, hourly wind, temperature, and the recommended tee time window.
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July is the second-wettest month of the year in Kailua-Kona, with precipitation recorded on 26 out of 31 days. The rain typically comes in short, localized showers rather than sustained storms, so full round cancellations are uncommon. That said, expect interruptions and carry gear accordingly.
At an average high of 81°F, July sits just at the upper edge of the ideal playing range and is tied for the second-hottest month of the year. The overnight low of 72°F means the course doesn't cool dramatically, so early tee times help avoid the warmest part of the day. Wind averages only 7.6 mph, so there's little natural cooling relief during a round.