If you plan to visit Hilo in October, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +28°C during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 29 rainy days in the month and around 264 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
October is usually the hottest month of the year in Hilo;
Average weather
☀️
+28°C
Avg. max. temperature
+18°C
Min.
+33°C
Max.
264 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
2 ⛅️
Cloudy
29 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Hilo has OK weather in October.
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Average temperature in Hilo in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Hilo for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +29°C during the day to a minimum of +19°C during the night, the temperature in October averages around +28°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +28°C to +28°C.
Is Hilo warm or cold in October?
Hilo is typically warm in October.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +28°C to +28°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +22°C to +22°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
October is the hottest month in Hilo, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Hilo in October
Hilo weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+28°C
+28°C
+27°C
Min. temperature
+19°C
+18°C
+15°C
Max. temperature
+34°C
+33°C
+33°C
Rainfall
240 mm
264 mm
373 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
79%
80%
81%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
1
1
0
Cloudy days
1
2
1
Rainy days
28
29
28
Snowy days
0
0
0
October weather is still as ok as in September.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +28°C for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 240 mm to 264 mm.Humidity rises from 79% to 80%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.
November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Hilo in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Hilo is gradually increasing during October, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Hilo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 68% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 99 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 21 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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 October in Hilo?
This is the weather in Hilo in October 2024:
1 October
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+28°C
2 October
🌧️
+28°C
3 October
☁️
+28°C
4 October
☀️
+28°C
5 October
☁️
+28°C
6 October
☀️
+29°C
7 October
☀️
+29°C
8 October
🌧️
+29°C
9 October
🌧️
+28°C
10 October
🌧️
+28°C
11 October
☁️
+27°C
12 October
☁️
+28°C
13 October
☀️
+28°C
14 October
☀️
+28°C
15 October
☀️
+29°C
16 October
☀️
+28°C
17 October
☀️
+28°C
18 October
🌧️
+28°C
19 October
☀️
+28°C
20 October
🌧️
+27°C
21 October
☁️
+29°C
22 October
☁️
+28°C
23 October
☀️
+28°C
24 October
☁️
+29°C
25 October
☁️
+28°C
26 October
🌧️
+27°C
27 October
☁️
+28°C
28 October
☁️
+28°C
29 October
☀️
+28°C
30 October
🌧️
+27°C
31 October
🌧️
+28°C
In October 2024 Hilo had 11 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +28°C, with an absolute maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +27°C. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 62%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Hilo climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Hilo in October 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 October:
Is October a good time to visit Hilo?
It’s always a good time to visit Hilo, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Hilo in October?
October 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 October?
Hilo is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Hilo in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Hilo in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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.
