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Hilo
United States · ITO
Rainy, green Hawaii: waterfalls, volcanoes, and no resorts.
About
Hilo is the largest settlement in and the county seat of Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, United States, which encompasses the Island of Hawaiʻi. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined the community as a census-designated place (CDP). The population was 44,186 according to the 2020 census. It is the fourth-largest settlement in the state of Hawaiʻi, the largest settlement in the state outside of Oahu, and the largest settlement in the state outside of the Greater Honolulu Area.
Known for
- nature · world class
- hiking · excellent
- sightseeing · excellent
- tranquility · excellent
- beaches · good
- family friendly · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan76°F16d wet
- Feb75°F19d wet
- Mar76°F24d wet
- Apr77°F23d wet
- May77°F27d wet
- Jun79°F24d wet
- Jul80°F27d wet
- Aug80°F26d wet
- Sep81°F23d wet
- Oct80°F21d wet
- Nov78°F22d wet
- Dec76°F20d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day TourFrom $187 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Big Island Waterfalls, Blacksand Beaches, Lava Tubes & VolcanoesFrom $187 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park AdventureFrom $140 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Hilo Shore Excursion: Akaka Falls, Volcano, & Black Sand BeachFrom $188 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Big Island: Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls and Hilo AdventureFrom $187 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Hilo Cruise Tour: Volcanoes National Park, Waterfalls & BeachesFrom $170 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Hilo International Airport (ITO), about 3 mi away.
Nearby destinations
The closest places to Hilo we have written up.