Is Hilo muggy?

Is Hilo muggy? It can be very hot and humid in summer. Rain, you know, it just depends. This summer has been rainy on the whole island because of the very active hurricane season. But sometimes in summer, Hilo weather is sunny for days or weeks.

Why does the sun feel hotter in Hawaii?

One of the reason for the hot days is our warm waters. The ocean around Hawaii has also been slightly higher than normal. That in turn can heat up daytime temperatures even more.

Is Hilo colder than Kona?

In West Hawaii, Kailua-Kona is typically a few degrees warmer and quite a bit more arid than tropical Hilo. It can stay warmer in the evening (unless you are higher up in the Kona hills.) It's typically warm and sunny near the ocean, and partly cloudy in the hills.

Is Hilo a nice town?

Hilo is a very supportive town and a fun community to be a part of. a city but not a city. hilo has such a homey feel for the so called big city of the bis island. its such a green place because of all of the rain but its beautiful and the community is filled with amazing people.

Is Hilo the dry side of the Big Island?

The west side (Kona side) is called the 'dry side' of the island, and the east side (Hilo side) the 'wet side'.

Do people swim in Hilo Bay?

Hilo Bayfront Beach Park can often have murky water and isn't good for swimming, though snorkeling and scuba are good further out. This is a popular beach for surfing, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and picnicking.

Does Hilo rain everyday?

So, Does it Always Rain in Hilo? The answer is both yes and no. We show a high chance of rain every day on the weather report, and they are almost always correct. If we don't get our early morning rain, that is unusual.

Are Hilo beaches swimmable?

Hilo Beaches Enjoy swimming and snorkeling in the calm waters at Carlsmith Beach.

Which island is better Kona or Hilo?

Kona offers better weather, the best beaches and snorkeling, newer resorts, more vacation rentals, and more nightlife compared to Hilo Town. Hilo is worth a visit but may not be worth staying for more than a night. Erica and I make Kailua-Kona our launching pad during our Big Island vacations.

Is Hilo a good island to visit?

Hilo is not your typical tourist town but very easy to fall in love with. It is rainy and charming, tropical and laid back. People are friendly, and time here seems to run just a bit slower than on the Kona side of the island. Hilo is our favorite city on the Big Island.