Hilo in November
Good time to visit
November marks the shift toward wetter weather but still offers many good days. Reasonable prices and fewer crowds make it decent if you don't mind occasional rain.
Weather
November begins the transition toward wetter weather with increasing rainfall and more frequent showers. Temperatures cool slightly while humidity starts climbing. Trade winds remain but become less consistent in providing relief.
29°C high21°C low11 rain days
Crowds & Cost
moderate crowds
~$160/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Thanksgiving week
- •Kona Coffee Cultural Festival
- •Veterans Day observances
November Tips
- •Pack layers as temperatures become more variable
- •Morning activities work better before afternoon showers increase
- •Thanksgiving week sees a spike in visitors and prices
All Months
April through October gives you the best shot at dry weather, but 'dry' in Hilo means 10 inches of rain instead of 15. The trade winds blow strongest in summer, which keeps things comfortable despite the humidity. Winter brings bigger surf to the east side beaches, but also more storms. Here's what locals know: mornings are almost always clearer than afternoons. Plan your waterfall hikes and volcano drives before 2 PM when the clouds roll in. The farmers market runs year-round, but summer brings the best variety of tropical fruits.
Hilo Scores
Solo
7/10
Couples
7/10
Families
7/10
Adventure
8/10
Budget
6/10
Luxury
5/10
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