Why visit Waimea
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 39 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 29 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Hiʻilawe Falls, Hāloa, Isaacs Art Center and Anna Ranch Heritage Center.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; February lows average 68°F.
Weather in Waimea
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Waimea
Waimea is a landlocked community in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, United States. Waimea is the center for ranching activities and paniolo culture. The name Waimea means reddish water. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined that community as a census-designated place (CDP).
From the Wikipedia article Waimea, Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do29
17 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks6
Anna Ranch Heritage Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic Place in Hawaii County, Hawaii
Isaacs Art Center
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Art museum in Waimea, Hawaii
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes39
Country Grounds Coffee Company
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.2 mi
64-703 Keaka Kea Place, Kamuela
Mo-Fr 06:00-17:00; Sa-Su 07:00-14:00
Waimea Coffee Company
Cafe · 3.3 mi
65-1279 Kawaihae Road
Mo-Fr 06:30-17:30; Su 08:00-14:00; Sa 07:00-14:00
27 more on the map.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship9
Imiola Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare3
Map of Waimea
117 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82°F | 68°F | 1.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 82°F | 68°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 84°F | 70°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 85°F | 71°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 86°F | 72°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 74°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 75°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 75°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 75°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 87°F | 74°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 86°F | 73°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 84°F | 70°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Puukohola Heiau 98.1 (13 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Hawaii County has had 30 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-10-07: Hurricane Lala (Hurricane)
- 2026-09-25: Tropical Storm Nolo (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-09-01: Earthquake (Earthquake)
- 2026-08-25: Hurricane Lala (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-07-26: Kawaihae Road Fire (Fire)
- 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Honokaa 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Waikoloa Village 13 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Halaula 17 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Kapaau 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- Hawi 20 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Kaloko 29 mi southwest, about 46 min by car
- Kaiminani 30 mi southwest, about 48 min by car
- Holualoa 30 mi southwest, about 49 min by car
- Kailua 35 mi southwest, about 56 min by car
- Hilo 42 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Waimea pastures, Bonus Onus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Imiola Church, Waimea, Hawaii, W Nowicki, CC BY 3.0
- Isaacs Art Center - exterior, HawaiiCalls, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Anna Ranch, Waimea, Uwhistlepigu, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hiʻilawe Falls, Paul Hirst ( Phirst ), CC BY-SA 2.5
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