Pack or skip
Flip-flops for Hilo in January
Verdict
Optional
Warm enough to wear in the evening or on the beach; not on a city walking day.
Why
Hilo in January averages highs of 79°F, lows of 61°F, 20 rainy days.
That climate makes flip-flops a judgment call. Warm enough to wear in the evening or on the beach; not on a city walking day.