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Hilo in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Hilo in August and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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August

Weather in Hilo in August 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
August could be a good time to visit Hilo, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +82°F, and there are typically 0 sunny days in August. However, expect about 30 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 283 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+66°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
283 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
30 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Hilo has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Hilo in August

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

The expected average maximum temperature in August is +82°F with a maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +66°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +82°F.

Is Hilo warm or cold in August?

Hilo is typically warm in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +82°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +72°F to +72°F.

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

August is one of the warmest months in Hilo, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Hilo in August

Hilo weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+82°F+82°F+82°F
Min. temperature
+64°F+66°F+66°F
Max. temperature
+93°F+90°F+93°F
Rainfall
295 mm283 mm240 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
79%79%79%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1015 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
001
Cloudy days
111
Rainy days
303028
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as ok as in July. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +82°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 295 mm to 283 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 79%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Hilo in August 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 August, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Hilo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in August is about 281 mm, with a 90% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 45 mm, which is moderate rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 28 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how August 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 August in Hilo?

This is the weather in Hilo in August 2024:
1 August
🌧️
+83°F
2 August
🌧️
+83°F
3 August
🌧️
+83°F
4 August
☁️
+84°F
5 August
🌧️
+79°F
6 August
🌧️
+81°F
7 August
🌧️
+83°F
8 August
🌧️
+84°F
9 August
🌧️
+83°F
10 August
🌧️
+82°F
11 August
🌧️
+81°F
12 August
☁️
+82°F
13 August
☁️
+82°F
14 August
☀️
+82°F
15 August
🌧️
+82°F
16 August
🌧️
+82°F
17 August
☁️
+83°F
18 August
🌧️
+82°F
19 August
☀️
+83°F
20 August
☀️
+84°F
21 August
🌧️
+84°F
22 August
🌧️
+80°F
23 August
☁️
+82°F
24 August
🌧️
+83°F
25 August
🌧️
+83°F
26 August
🌧️
+82°F
27 August
🌧️
+82°F
28 August
🌧️
+83°F
29 August
🌧️
+83°F
30 August
🌧️
+82°F
31 August
🌧️
+82°F
In August 2024 Hilo had 3 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 23 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +79°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 58%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Hilo climate has changed over the last 43 years.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1999 (+79°F) and the highest in 2015 (+83°F). 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 August:

Is August a good time to visit Hilo?

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

Can you sunbathe in Hilo in August?

August 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 August?

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

Is it sunny in Hilo in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Hilo in August, 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.