Is it warm enough to swim in Kailua Kona in January? Average water temperature in Kailua Kona in January is 77.4°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Kailua Kona in January is 79.2°F, and the coldest is 75.4°F. Average high air temperature in Kailua Kona in January is 82°F, and average low temperature is 68°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Kailua Kona
To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Kailua Kona for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Kailua Kona, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of January.
Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
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January 1 | 78.6°F | 78.1°F | 75.7°F | 79.2°F |
January 2 | 79°F | 78.1°F | 75.9°F | 79°F |
January 3 | 78.3°F | 77.9°F | 75.9°F | 78.8°F |
January 4 | 78.3°F | 77.5°F | 75.9°F | 78.8°F |
January 5 | 78.6°F | 77.9°F | 76.1°F | 78.8°F |
January 6 | 78.8°F | 77.7°F | 75.9°F | 79°F |
January 7 | 78.8°F | 77.9°F | 75.6°F | 78.8°F |
January 8 | 78.8°F | 78.1°F | 75.7°F | 78.8°F |
January 9 | 78.6°F | 77.9°F | 75.7°F | 78.6°F |
January 10 | 78.8°F | 77.7°F | 75.9°F | 79°F |
January 11 | 78.4°F | 77.7°F | 75.6°F | 78.6°F |
January 12 | 78.4°F | 77.5°F | 75.7°F | 78.6°F |
January 13 | 78.4°F | 77.5°F | 75.7°F | 78.6°F |
January 14 | 78.4°F | 77.2°F | 76.1°F | 78.6°F |
January 15 | 78.3°F | 77.2°F | 75.9°F | 78.4°F |
Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
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January 16 | 78.3°F | 77.4°F | 75.7°F | 78.3°F |
January 17 | 78.1°F | 77.2°F | 76.1°F | 78.3°F |
January 18 | 77.7°F | 77.2°F | 76.1°F | 78.3°F |
January 19 | 77.7°F | 77.4°F | 75.9°F | 78.3°F |
January 20 | 77.7°F | 77.2°F | 76.1°F | 78.1°F |
January 21 | 77.9°F | 77.2°F | 75.9°F | 78.1°F |
January 22 | 77.9°F | 77.2°F | 76.1°F | 78.1°F |
January 23 | 77.7°F | 77.4°F | 75.9°F | 78.1°F |
January 24 | 77.7°F | 77.5°F | 75.7°F | 77.7°F |
January 25 | 77.9°F | 77.4°F | 75.7°F | 78.1°F |
January 26 | 77.9°F | 77.2°F | 75.7°F | 77.9°F |
January 27 | 77.9°F | 77.5°F | 75.7°F | 78.1°F |
January 28 | 77.9°F | 77.7°F | 76.1°F | 78.1°F |
January 29 | 77.9°F | 77.7°F | 75.4°F | 77.9°F |
January 30 | 77.9°F | 77.7°F | 75.4°F | 77.9°F |
January 31 | 77.9°F | 77.5°F | 75.9°F | 78.1°F |
2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
77.9°F | 77.4°F | 77°F | 77.2°F | 78.1°F |
2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
78.1°F | 77.5°F | 77.5°F | 77.5°F | 78.3°F |
Chart comparing the height of waves in Kailua Kona in January over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.
This data display average monthly climate indicators in Kailua Kona in January based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip
You can also view information about water temperature for other months by clicking on the month button below