Hilo, HI weather in November
Expect warm, humid weather with rain on most days in Hilo in November, with highs near 80°F and lows near 68°F. Rain falls on about 23 days. Pack rain gear.
- Normal high
- 80°F
- Normal low
- 68°F
- Wet days
- 23
- 14.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 23
- dew point 65°F+
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 81°F | 79°F |
| Normal low | 68°F | 67°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 78% | 76% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:21 am / 5:46 pm | 6:37 am / 5:40 pm |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | 11.0 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 November day
- 6 am69°Fdew point 64°F
- 9 am76°Fdew point 67°F
- Noon79°Fdew point 68°F
- 3 pm79°Fdew point 68°F
- 6 pm74°Fdew point 68°F
- 9 pm72°Fdew point 68°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Hilo Intl Airport (2 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 30
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph10 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more23 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow23 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in17 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in November
Normal precipitation is 14.4 in; a dry November brings about 8.6 in and a wet one about 18.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 8 days bring half an inch or more, and about 4 an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202019: average high 85°F
- Coolest November1998: average high 79°F
- Wettest November2000: 45.9 in
- Driest November2002: 2.9 in
- Highest reading94°F (November 28, 2013)
- Lowest reading60°F (November 20, 2017)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
November compared with October and December
| October | November | December | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 82°F | 80°F | 79°F |
| Normal low | 69°F | 68°F | 66°F |
| Wet days | 23 | 23 | 22 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 11.2 h | 11.0 h |
Highs change by -2°F from October and -1°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Kihei, HI114 mi · high 86°F · 9 wet days
- Drier: Kailua-Kona, HI59 mi · high 84°F · 4 wet days
How Hilo ranks in November
- Normal high15th warmest of 378 cities; 7th of 7 in Hawaii
- Wet days376th driest of 378
- Comfortable days325th most of 341
What to pack for Hilo in November
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 23 days
Heating and cooling
November has 0 heating degree days and 269 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Hilo in November?
The normal high is 80°F and the normal low is 68°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest November reading was 94°F (November 28, 2013).
Does it rain a lot in Hilo in November?
About 23 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 14.4 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 2000 (45.9 in); the driest was in 2002 (2.9 in).
Is November a good time to visit Hilo?
November ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Hilo (36 out of 100). It has almost no 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).