What About The Rain?
No worries, we got you covered!
Rumor on the street is that it rains in Hilo... a lot, which it does, but that doesn't mean Hilo's days are soggy and gloomy. In fact, Hilo is known for sunny, pleasant days year-round. So, how does a city that receives so much rain have such great weather during the days (answer: most rain comes at night)? Here are our six insights on how to keep the rain from interfering with your Hawaiian vacation fun; some might surprise you.
Rainy Nights, Sunny Days
Sleeping to the Sound of Rain
Number 1: Most of the rain comes at night. The truth is that most days in Hilo are sunny, with only a scattering of fluffy white clouds and temperatures ranging from 75 to 85 degrees. It's not until about midnight, when everyone is fast asleep, that the rain tends to pick up. It then falls on and off until morning, when the sun comes out and burns off most clouds. So, if you love sleeping to the white noise of rain falling, Hilo is your place!
The Sunny Secret
Stay With Us!
Number 2: Stay in sunny Keaukaha near Richardson Beach Park. Due to the extra distance from the island's tall volcanic mountains, the Richardson Beach Park area receives about half the amount of rain as downtown Hilo! That's right... half! This extra sunny Hilo neighborhood is precisely where our two vacation rental homes are, and is one of the many reasons our homes make an ideal Hawaii vacation getaway! Check out our vacation rental homes here:
Grab an Umbrella & Go
The Local Way
Number 3: Don't skip out on your plans; grab an umbrella and go. Do as the locals do and still go (unless it is a significant event). If this sounds like something you are up to, put on your slippers (flip-flops), grab the umbrella from our vacation rental home, and head out the door. Click here for Things To Do with your umbrella in tow.
If you aren't quite up for venturing out in the rain, keep reading...
Seek Out Sheltered Fun
No Umbrella Required
Number 4: Find something indoors or covered to do. Below, scroll through our collection of fabulous "sheltered" things to do in and around Hilo, which will surely add to your epic Hawaiian vacation.
Sheltered things to do to get out of the Hilo rain...
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Those places with an asterisk (*) by their name are located in the Historic Bayfront District.
Go a Few Miles Down the Road
You May Find Sun
Number 5: Go for a scenic drive. The weather patterns on the island can vary significantly from location to location and can change drastically within a few miles. So, what is happening in one area may not happen a few miles down the road, and a scenic drive might be the perfect way to escape the rain. Here are a few of our favorite scenic drives:
Scenic Drives From Hilo
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The Kohala Coast
A Sunny, Dry Desert
Number 6: If all else fails, go to the Kohala Coast. On the rare occasion when the Hilo rains aren't giving you a break, a day trip to the Kohala Coast may help you find the sun. The Kohala Coast is on the island's west, north of the Kona airport. This area receives very little rain, is often hot and sunny, and has a variety of white sand beaches. Here are some of our favorite places to go on the Kohala Coast: