North Hilo (HI) Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in North Hilo, Hawaii, United States of America. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in North Hilo changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 1834 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in June and a subtle dip in November.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 6.0 hours of daily sun in June, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in November, with about 3.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 47% of the time during the day in January, the highest percentage of any month. November has the lowest percentage at 34%.

North Hilo enjoys an average of 1834 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

March, North Hilo’s wettest month, receives 128 mm (5 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our North Hilo Precipitation page.