Pack or skip
Sun hat for Hilo in January
Verdict
Pack it
Midday temps around 79°F — a brim beats reapplying sunscreen every hour.
Why
Hilo in January averages highs of 79°F, lows of 61°F, 20 rainy days.
That climate means a sun hat earns its space in the bag. Midday temps around 79°F — a brim beats reapplying sunscreen every hour.