Haleakalā National Park in October
October at Haleakalā National Park averages a daytime high near 64°F and an overnight low around 48°F, with about 3.3" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.9× the park's average month, which makes October an average month here.
- Average low
- 48°F
- Average high
- 64°F
Range across the year: 43°F to 66°F
- Precipitation
- 3.3 in
- Daylight
- 11.5 hours
Roughly 8% of the park's yearly visitors come in October: about 74,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes October the 11th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (1.1×) and the November low (0.9×).
On our Best Time to Visit score October rates 68/100 ("Good"). Our recommended month is September: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 56°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.
Because June, July and August together draw about 27% of annual visitors, choosing October instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 11.5 hours of daylight in October to explore — between the 10.7-hour midwinter low and the 13.3-hour summer high.
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 October may feel a touch quieter than it once did.
How October compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | 65°F / 48°F | 1.0× Average | 58 Fair |
| October | 64°F / 48°F | 0.9× Average | 68 Good |
| November | 63°F / 47°F | 0.8× Quiet | 70 Good |
All twelve months at Haleakalā, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Haleakalā in October
The National Park Service tags 8 Haleakalā activities for fall. 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
October averages a daytime high near 64°F and an overnight low around 48°F at Haleakalā National Park, with about 3.3 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.
October is average at Haleakalā National Park (about 0.9× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Good" at 68/100. Our recommended month is September.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is November. October sits at about 0.9× the park's average, or 8% of annual visitation.
A typical October sees about 74,000 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.