Hilo has a warm subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters.
Temperatures peak in September and drop to their lowest in February, while rainfall is highest during spring and early summer months.
Humidity remains high throughout the year, especially in autumn, creating warm and humid conditions.
| Month | 🌤️ | High | Low | Avg | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 🌧️ | 76.9°F | 62.4°F | 69.7°F | 81% | 154 | 3.7 | 4.31 |
| February | ☔ | 76.6°F | 61.7°F | 69.2°F | 80% | 134 | 3.9 | 4.82 |
| March | 🌧️ | 76.8°F | 62.6°F | 69.7°F | 81% | 214 | 4.1 | 5.23 |
| April | 🌧️ | 76.3°F | 63.7°F | 70.0°F | 81% | 235 | 4.3 | 5.64 |
| May | ☔ | 77.4°F | 65.0°F | 71.2°F | 81% | 123 | 4.1 | 5.86 |
| June | ☔ | 77.3°F | 66.4°F | 71.8°F | 81% | 86 | 4.2 | 6.05 |
| July | ☔ | 78.7°F | 67.2°F | 72.9°F | 82% | 124 | 4.3 | 6.12 |
| August | 🌧️ | 79.7°F | 68.2°F | 73.9°F | 82% | 152 | 4.2 | 6.03 |
| September | ☔ | 79.8°F | 68.1°F | 73.9°F | 82% | 145 | 4.0 | 5.57 |
| October | ☔ | 79.5°F | 67.6°F | 73.6°F | 83% | 137 | 3.9 | 4.97 |
| November | 🌧️ | 78.4°F | 66.1°F | 72.3°F | 83% | 159 | 4.1 | 4.33 |
| December | 🌧️ | 77.0°F | 63.9°F | 70.5°F | 82% | 155 | 4.0 | 4.04 |
Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025)
🧥 Light layers are sufficient — this Mild Winter stays cool without prolonged hard freezes.
🌤️ Conditions are ideal for outdoor activities throughout the day in this Mild Summer.
☔ Heavy Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.
Monthly averages · 1981–2025 climate normals · °F
Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in September, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.
These seasonal patterns offer comfortable conditions year-round, with warm summers and mild winters.
Monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 seasonal trends · mm/month
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
💧 Humidity peaks at 83% in November · annual avg 82%
The warmest year in Hilo's recorded history was 1996 (avg: 73.8°F), while the coldest was 1983 (avg: 69.6°F).
Average annual high/low · Last 10 years · °F
Total annual precipitation · Last 10 years · mm/year
| Year | Min Temp | Avg Temp | Max Temp | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | 66.4°F | 72.3°F | 78.4°F | 1238 | 82% | 3.7 m/s |
2024 | 65.7°F | 72.0°F | 78.3°F | 1491 | 83% | 4.0 m/s |
2023 | 66.0°F | 72.0°F | 77.9°F | 1579 | 83% | 3.9 m/s |
2022 | 66.0°F | 72.0°F | 78.1°F | 991 | 83% | 3.8 m/s |
2021 | 65.5°F | 71.8°F | 78.1°F | 1100 | 82% | 4.0 m/s |
2020 | 66.0°F | 72.3°F | 78.4°F | 910 | 82% | 3.8 m/s |
2019 | 66.4°F | 72.7°F | 79.0°F | 1377 | 83% | 3.6 m/s |
2018 | 66.2°F | 72.5°F | 78.6°F | 2084 | 85% | 3.9 m/s |
2017 | 65.7°F | 72.0°F | 78.3°F | 1956 | 83% | 3.7 m/s |
2016 | 66.0°F | 72.1°F | 78.1°F | 2340 | 84% | 3.8 m/s |
Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years
Based on 45 years of data (1981–2025), September is typically the hottest month in Hilo, Hawaii, with average high temperatures around 79.8°F.
February is the coldest month in Hilo, with average low temperatures around 61.7°F.
April receives the most rainfall with approximately 235 mm, while June is the driest with 86 mm.
The highest recorded temperature was 84.5°F in May 1997. This is part of the historical record spanning 1981–2025.
The lowest recorded temperature was 57.6°F in February 1995.
This page covers 45 years of climate data from 1981 to 2025. As new data is added to the database the page automatically reflects the updated coverage.
Hilo receives the most sunlight in July with an average solar radiation of 6.12 kWh/m²/day. This solar radiation data, sourced from NASA POWER, is useful for solar energy planning and agriculture in Hawaii.
All climate data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite and model data. It provides monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.
All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.
