Hawaii Island, USA
Hilo cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Hilo in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 82°Fwarmest average high (September)
- 76°Fcoolest average high (February)
- 42%fewest rain days (January)
- 86%most rain days (September)
Weather in Hilo right now
Weather in Hilo by month
Average highs run from 76°F (25°C) in February to 82°F (28°C) in September. Rain falls on the fewest days in January and the most in September. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79 / 66°F26 / 19°C | 42% | 10 mph16 km/h | 77°F25°C | 7 ft (2.1 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 10 ft |
| February | 76 / 66°F25 / 19°C | 69% | 10 mph17 km/h | 76°F25°C | 8 ft (2.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 12 ft |
| March | 77 / 67°F25 / 19°C | 73% | 10 mph17 km/h | 76°F24°C | 7 ft (2.2 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 9 ft |
| April | 78 / 67°F25 / 20°C | 81% | 10 mph17 km/h | 76°F24°C | 7 ft (2.1 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 9 ft |
| May | 78 / 68°F26 / 20°C | 86% | 10 mph16 km/h | 77°F25°C | 6 ft (1.9 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| June | 80 / 70°F26 / 21°C | 77% | 9 mph15 km/h | 78°F26°C | 6 ft (1.7 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| July | 81 / 71°F27 / 21°C | 78% | 10 mph16 km/h | 79°F26°C | 6 ft (1.8 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| August | 82 / 71°F28 / 22°C | 73% | 10 mph16 km/h | 80°F26°C | 6 ft (1.7 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| September | 82 / 71°F28 / 22°C | 86% | 9 mph15 km/h | 80°F27°C | 6 ft (1.7 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| October | 81 / 71°F27 / 21°C | 65% | 9 mph15 km/h | 80°F27°C | 6 ft (1.9 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 9 ft |
| November | 79 / 69°F26 / 20°C | 69% | 10 mph16 km/h | 79°F26°C | 7 ft (2.2 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 10 ft |
| December | 77 / 67°F25 / 20°C | 68% | 10 mph16 km/h | 78°F26°C | 8 ft (2.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 11 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Hilo
13 ships from 6 cruise lines are scheduled here, 26 visits in total. The next 15:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 92026 | KoningsdamHolland America Line | Calls | 17 nights from Vancouver |
| Mon, Oct 122026 | Grand PrincessPrincess Cruises | Calls | 28 nights from Los Angeles |
| Mon, Oct 122026 | Pride of AmericaNorwegian Cruise Line | Calls | 7 nights from Honolulu |
| Sun, Oct 182026 | NoordamHolland America Line | Calls | 34 nights from Seattle |
| Mon, Oct 192026 | Carnival RadianceCarnival Cruise Line | Calls | 14 nights from Los Angeles |
| Mon, Oct 192026 | Pride of AmericaNorwegian Cruise Line | Calls | 7 nights from Honolulu |
| Thu, Oct 222026 | Emerald PrincessPrincess Cruises | Calls | 16 nights from Los Angeles |
| Mon, Oct 262026 | Pride of AmericaNorwegian Cruise Line | Calls | 7 nights from Honolulu |
| Wed, Oct 282026 | Ruby PrincessPrincess Cruises | Calls | 16 nights from San Francisco |
| Mon, Nov 22026 | Pride of AmericaNorwegian Cruise Line | Calls | 7 nights from Honolulu |
| Tue, Nov 32026 | Norwegian SpiritNorwegian Cruise Line | Calls | 12 nights from Papeete |
| Mon, Nov 92026 | Pride of AmericaNorwegian Cruise Line | Calls | 7 nights from Honolulu |
| Fri, Nov 132026 | Ruby PrincessPrincess Cruises | Calls | 16 nights from San Francisco |
| Sat, Nov 142026 | Emerald PrincessPrincess Cruises | Calls | 16 nights from Los Angeles |
| Mon, Nov 162026 | Carnival RadianceCarnival Cruise Line | Calls | 14 nights from Los Angeles |
Ships that visit Hilo
- Pride of AmericaNorwegian Cruise Line
- Carnival RadianceCarnival Cruise Line
- Emerald PrincessPrincess Cruises
- Ruby PrincessPrincess Cruises
- Costa DeliziosaCosta Cruises
- KoningsdamHolland America Line
- NoordamHolland America Line
- ZaandamHolland America Line
- Norwegian SpiritNorwegian Cruise Line
- AmadeaPhoenix Reisen
- Crown PrincessPrincess Cruises
- Grand PrincessPrincess Cruises
- Sapphire PrincessPrincess Cruises
Nearby cruise ports
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- NawiliwiliKauai, Hawaii, USA
Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.