Hilo, HI weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Hilo now
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Hilo weather by the hour
Hilo weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Hilo.
This week in Hilo
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Hilo
What is the weather usually like in Hilo?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Septemberwarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 64°F average low
- 120.4 inprecipitation per year · 3,058 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Hilo: January to March and May, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HILO INTL AP, HI US (USW00021504), adjusted for the elevation of Hilo.
Hilo weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Hilo through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:56 AM | 6:03 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 33 min |
| March | 6:27 AM | 6:31 PM | 12 h 4 min |
| April | 6:00 AM | 6:39 PM | 12 h 38 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 6:50 PM | 13 h 6 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 7:01 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| July | 5:49 AM | 7:03 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| August | 5:59 AM | 6:49 PM | 12 h 50 min |
| September | 6:06 AM | 6:23 PM | 12 h 17 min |
| October | 6:13 AM | 5:58 PM | 11 h 44 min |
| November | 6:27 AM | 5:42 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| December | 6:45 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 59 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (Pacific/Honolulu).
What is the weather like in Hilo?
Hilo has a tropical rainforest climate. The warmest month is September, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 64°F (18°C).
It gets about 120.4 inches (3,058 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is May.
The best time to visit Hilo is January to March and May. At 59 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Hilo
What is the hottest month in Hilo?
September, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Hilo?
January, with an average low of 64°F (18°C).
How much does it rain in Hilo?
About 120.4 inches (3,058 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in Hilo?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Hilo?
January to March and May, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Hilo have?
Tropical rainforest (Köppen Af).
What is the weather like in Hilo in November?
Highs average 80°F and lows 67°F, with about 14.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Hilo?
Around 6:27 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:42 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Hilo weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Hilo.
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