Haleakalā National Park in July
July at Haleakalā National Park averages a daytime high near 66°F and an overnight low around 49°F, with about 2.7" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1.1× the park's average month, which makes July an average month here.
- Average low
- 49°F
- Average high
- 66°F
Range across the year: 43°F to 66°F
- Precipitation
- 2.7 in
- Daylight
- 13.1 hours
Roughly 10% of the park's yearly visitors come in July: about 95,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
It is the single busiest month of the year at Haleakalā; November, the quietest, runs only about 0.9× the average — a 1-to-1 swing between high and low season.
On our Best Time to Visit score July rates 39/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is September: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 57°F is a comfortable range for hiking and being outdoors all day. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 6.8 miles from the park.
July falls inside the park's busiest stretch: June, July and August together pull about 27% of the year's visitors, so a visit this month means sharing the park with the peak-season crowd.
You'll have about 13.1 hours of daylight in July to explore — near the year-round maximum.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 853,711 recreation visits, up 16.6% from 732,477 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 23.3%, so July may feel a touch quieter than it once did.
How July compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 66°F / 48°F | 1.1× Average | 45 Fair |
| July | 66°F / 49°F | 1.1× Average | 39 Poor |
| August | 66°F / 49°F | 1.0× Average | 56 Fair |
All twelve months at Haleakalā, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Haleakalā in July
The National Park Service tags 8 Haleakalā activities for summer. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Become a Haleakalā Junior Ranger · 1-2 hours
- Enjoy the Sunrise · 2-4 hours · reservation required
- Moderate Hike into Haleakalā's Crater · 1-2 hours
- Moderate Hike to the Crater Edge · 1-2 hours
- Moderate Hike up to the Bamboo Forest · 1 hour
- Short Hike to Leleiwi Overlook · 30-60 minutes
- Short Hike to Makahiku Falls · 1 hour
- Strenuous Hike Across the Crater Floor · 7-9 hours
Frequently Asked Questions
July averages a daytime high near 66°F and an overnight low around 49°F at Haleakalā National Park, with about 2.7 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 6.8 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
July is average at Haleakalā National Park (about 1.1× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 39/100. Our recommended month is September.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is November. July sits at about 1.1× the park's average, or 10% of annual visitation.
A typical July sees about 95,000 recreation visits at Haleakalā National Park, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.