The climate in Hilo, HI Metro Area is generally warm and tropical all year round. The average temperature remains fairly consistent at around 80 degrees throughout the year with occasional spikes of higher temperatures in the summer months. The area experiences a wet season and a dry season, with the wet season typically lasting from November to March and the dry season lasting from April to October. During this sunny time of the year, there is usually an abundance of sunshine and very little rain. It also tends to be more humid during this period as well. Hilo also sees quite a bit of wind, especially during the months of June through September when hurricanes often pass through the region.
Hilo Metro Area, Hawaii gets 94 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Hilo Metro Area averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 172 sunny days per year in Hilo Metro Area. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Hilo Metro Area gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 183 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 62
Rain: averages 94 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year