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The weather in January in Hilo

It's warm in January in Hilo with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 17°C and 20°C.

Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Hilo. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Hilo, Hawaii. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 32°C in 2018, Hilo reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 7°C to a highest value of 24°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Hilo is 26°C this month. Lovely temperature for a swim.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 274 mm of precipitation, spread over 23 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in January for Hilo

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Hilo. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Hilo New York
Average temperature 27°C 5°C
Max. temperature 28°C 11°C
Min. temperature 17°C -5°C
Total precipitation 274 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 23 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Hilo with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 19°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 28°C, with nights around 19°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Hilo is around 28°C, while nighttime temps are about 19°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Hilo, Hawaii. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Hilo

Temperature in January in Hilo over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Hilo, Hawaii. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Hilo

Total precipitation in January in Hilo over the years

Daily UV index in January in Hilo

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Hilo, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Hilo by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Hilo. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.