05-18-2012, 03:55 AM
Not surprisingly, my preference for best weather is where I live, and the weather is pretty similar within a 1/2 mile from the coast Kapoho to Kalapana. We don't get the rain of higher up the hill, and get about half of what Hilo gets. The past 3 years of the drought it really feels like it doesn't rain much at all, and it would be nice to get a bit more. It is too hot maybe a few days a year, and then we're talking 85-87 for a few hours. What is worse is when the trades stop, but that's rare too. It can also vary quite a bit depending on if you are in a jungly area like Kehena or more recent lava flow like Seaview and Puna Palisades. Kehena feels too moist and steamy, with the trees blocking much of the winds. It really depends on what you want and what is comfortable for you. I like winter best because the nights are cooler and I sleep better. The change to summer seems to be happening this week, and the heavy covers are probably coming off this weekend.