Hilo, HI weather in February
In February, Hilo sees highs around 78°F and lows around 64°F: mild, with rain on most days. There are about 17 days with rain. Pack rain gear.
- Normal high
- 78°F
- Normal low
- 64°F
- Wet days
- 17
- 10.2 in total
- Muggy days
- 7
- dew point 65°F+
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 79°F | 78°F |
| Normal low | 64°F | 65°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 54% | 63% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:55 am / 6:12 pm | 6:40 am / 6:25 pm |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | 11.7 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Hawaii time (no daylight saving)).
A typical February day
- 6 am66°Fdew point 59°F
- 9 am72°Fdew point 62°F
- Noon77°Fdew point 64°F
- 3 pm77°Fdew point 64°F
- 6 pm73°Fdew point 64°F
- 9 pm70°Fdew point 64°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Hilo Intl Airport (2 mi away); average wind 7 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F5 of 28
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph10 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more7 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow17 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in11 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in February
Normal precipitation is 10.2 in; a dry February brings about 3.5 in and a wet one about 14.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 5 days bring half an inch or more, and about 3 an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202016: average high 83°F
- Coolest February1999: average high 75°F
- Wettest February2008: 39.1 in
- Driest February2000: 0.5 in
- Highest reading91°F (February 4, 1991)
- Lowest reading54°F (February 13, 1995)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
February compared with January and March
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 79°F | 78°F | 79°F |
| Normal low | 64°F | 64°F | 65°F |
| Wet days | 16 | 17 | 22 |
| Comfortable days | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 11.5 h | 12.0 h |
Highs change by -1°F from January and +1°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Drier: Kailua-Kona, HI59 mi · high 82°F · 3 wet days
How Hilo ranks in February
- Normal high6th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 7 in Hawaii
- Wet days372nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days169th most of 340
What to pack for Hilo in February
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 17 days
Heating and cooling
February has 0 heating degree days and 175 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Hilo in February?
The normal high is 78°F and the normal low is 64°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest February reading was 91°F (February 4, 1991).
Does it rain a lot in Hilo in February?
About 17 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 10.2 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (39.1 in); the driest was in 2000 (0.5 in).
Is February a good time to visit Hilo?
February ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for Hilo (49 out of 100). It has about 5 comfortable days. The best months are January and February.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Hilo Intl Airport (USW00021504), 2.2 mi E of the city center, 38 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Kapoho Beach 93.11 (USC00513368), 23 mi SE of the city center, 20 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Hilo International Airport (912850-21504), 2.5 mi E of the city center, 29 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).