Hilo weather in January (Hawaii, United States of America)

What weather conditions can you expect in Hilo this January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Hilo includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 23°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 17°C.

Precipitation

Hilo in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 169 mm for the month. You can typically expect 15 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 163 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Hilo. January, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While March tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Hilo climate page with graphs.

 

Hilo, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 169 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 75%  

Sunshine 163 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 47%  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Hilo, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Hilo.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the United States of America? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the United States of America. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.