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

Looking to travel to Hilo in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Hilo typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 23°C. But by evening, they drop to around 17°C.

Hilo in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 169 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

The city usually sees around 163 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 169 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 75%  
SunshineSunshine 163 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Hilo in January?

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 in January.

Swimming
6/10
Camping
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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