Pack or skip
Winter coat for Hilo in October
Verdict
Skip it
Lows stay near 65°F — a coat is overkill.
Why
Hilo in October averages highs of 81°F, lows of 65°F, 18 rainy days.
That climate means a winter coat isn't pulling its weight. Lows stay near 65°F — a coat is overkill.
What to bring instead
Consider packable down jacket instead →
See the pack-or-skip verdict for packable down jacket in Hilo in October.