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Things to see in Hilo, Hawaii (United States): 11 places and when to go

Hilo, Hawaii is a town in United States with around 52,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 11 places in and around it, mainly With kids (3), History (3), Nature (2). The best known are Hilo Bay, Pacific Tsunami Museum and Waiākea Mission Station-Hilo Station. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 13 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 49. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
United States · 19.7, -155.09
Population
About 52,000
Places
11 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
With kids (3) · History (3) · Nature (2) · Museums and art (2) · Wildlife (2) · Temples (1)
Best time
March to October.
Also possible
November to February.
Nearest airport
SFO San Francisco, 3,767 km as the crow flies

What to see in Hilo, Hawaii

The places in and around Hilo, Hawaii, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

When to go to Hilo, Hawaii

The best time to visit Hilo, Hawaii is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible10:56
  2. FebPossible11:21
  3. MarBest time11:52
  4. AprBest time12:27
  5. MayBest time12:56
  6. JunBest time13:11
  7. JulBest time13:05
  8. AugBest time12:40
  9. SepBest time12:06
  10. OctBest time11:32
  11. NovPossible11:03
  12. DecPossible10:49

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 13 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 49. In June, 11 of the 11 places are at their best.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Hilo, Hawaii

The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 3,767 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

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Other towns nearby

And all of United States, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Hilo, Hawaii?

The best known: Hilo Bay, Pacific Tsunami Museum, Waiākea Mission Station-Hilo Station, ʻImiloa Astronomy Center, Lyman House Memorial Museum. In all, 11 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Hilo, Hawaii?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 13 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 49.

How do you get to Hilo, Hawaii?

The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 3,767 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Hilo, Hawaii as the destination and these 11 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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