Which side of Kauai gets more rain?

Abundant Sunshine Random rain showers happen all over a tropical island, but Kauai’s South Shore gets about 35 inches of rain annually versus the 85 inches the North gets. The North is wetter due to the tradewinds and the mountains. Kauai’s South Shore is drier which means more bright, warm, picture-perfect beach days.

Which side of Hawaii gets more rain?

windward/east side
The windward/east side of the island (Hilo) receives by far the most rain. As you can see on the map below, Hilo gets between 10 and 40 times as much rain as the driest parts of the Big Island.

Is it always rainy in Kauai?

Please be aware that some weather sources may forecast rain every day. But while rain does occur almost daily on Kauai, it’s usually in short bursts and then the sun returns.

Is the east side of Kauai rainy?

Kapaa and Lihue on the eastern side of Kauai would be your second best choice with an average rainfall of 48 inches per year.

What is the driest area of Kauai?

Waimea is probably the driest of all the areas on the island but offers fewer accommodation choices than other locations. Poipu or Lawai, which offer an abundance of accommodations on the South Shore, is your best bet for a dry and sunny vacation. The area averages about 30-40″ (76-102 cm) of rain each year.

Which island in Hawaii rains the most?

Mount Wai’ale’ale on the gorgeous island of Kaua’i is often referred to as the wettest spot on earth. While the more than 5,000-foot tall mountain that’s often enshrouded in clouds does receive a tremendous amount of rainfall each year, it’s more accurately “one of” the wettest spots on earth.

What is the leeward side of Kauai?

West Side
The West Side of the island, the leeward coast of Kauai, is drier and the mountains in the center of the island block the rest of Kauai from the rain. This is one of the least visited parts of the island, excluding the sights along Highway 550 (like Waimea Canyon and Kokee State Park).

Is it better to stay in the north or south of Kauai?

The north shore receives more rain than the south. If you’re a beach lover visiting post October, your beach days on the north will be limited and it’s best you head towards the drier south side during that time of the year. Kauai is adored for its moderate climate, which doesn’t change much throughout the year.

What part of Kauai gets the least rain?