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Hilo in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Hilo in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Hilo, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in Hilo in March 2026

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Hilo in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +26°C during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 28 rainy days in the month and around 400 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+26°C
Avg. max. temperature
+16°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
400 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
2 ⛅️
Cloudy
28 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Hilo has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Hilo in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Hilo for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +30°C during the day to a minimum of +17°C during the night, the temperature in March averages around +27°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 31% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +22°C to +26°C.

Is Hilo warm or cold in March?

Hilo is typically warm in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +26°C to +26°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +19°C to +19°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

March is one of the coolest months in Hilo, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Hilo in March

Hilo weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+26°C+26°C+26°C
Min. temperature
+14°C+16°C+16°C
Max. temperature
+31°C+31°C+31°C
Rainfall
285 mm400 mm349 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
77%78%79%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1017 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
110
Cloudy days
321
Rainy days
242829
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as ok as in February. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +26°C for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 285 mm to 400 mm. Humidity rises from 77% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Hilo in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Hilo is gradually increasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Hilo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 84% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 537 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 80 mm, which is considered heavy rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 26 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
March is one of the rainiest months in Hilo, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Hilo wettest month is March, where a typical day has a 90% chance of precipitation and 400 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 97% chance of precipitation and 228 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Hilo?

This is the weather in Hilo in March 2024:
1 March
🌧️
+22°C
2 March
🌧️
+23°C
3 March
🌧️
+23°C
4 March
🌧️
+24°C
5 March
☀️
+26°C
6 March
☀️
+26°C
7 March
🌧️
+26°C
8 March
🌧️
+28°C
9 March
🌧️
+29°C
10 March
🌧️
+26°C
11 March
🌧️
+24°C
12 March
☁️
+28°C
13 March
🌧️
+27°C
14 March
☀️
+30°C
15 March
☀️
+29°C
16 March
☀️
+29°C
17 March
☀️
+29°C
18 March
☀️
+29°C
19 March
☀️
+29°C
20 March
☁️
+28°C
21 March
🌧️
+28°C
22 March
🌧️
+27°C
23 March
🌧️
+27°C
24 March
☁️
+27°C
25 March
🌧️
+27°C
26 March
🌧️
+26°C
27 March
🌧️
+26°C
28 March
🌧️
+26°C
29 March
🌧️
+26°C
30 March
☁️
+26°C
31 March
🌧️
+26°C
In March 2024 Hilo had 8 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 19 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +27°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +22°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 55%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Hilo climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Hilo in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1999 (+26°C) and the highest in 2015 (+28°C). The driest year was 1983 with only 1515 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1990 with 6234 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Hilo in March:

Is March a good time to visit Hilo?

It’s always a good time to visit Hilo, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Hilo in March?

March is warm in Hilo. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Hilo rainy in March?

Hilo is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Hilo in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Hilo in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Hilo

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Hilo, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.