Pack or skip
Sun hat for Hilo in October
Verdict
Pack it
Midday temps around 81°F — a brim beats reapplying sunscreen every hour.
Why
Hilo in October averages highs of 81°F, lows of 65°F, 18 rainy days.
That climate means a sun hat earns its space in the bag. Midday temps around 81°F — a brim beats reapplying sunscreen every hour.