Kalaupapa National Historical Park in April
April at Kalaupapa National Historical Park averages a daytime high near 81°F and an overnight low around 67°F, with about 1.5" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.9× the park's average month, which makes April an average month here.
- Average low
- 67°F
- Average high
- 81°F
Range across the year: 64°F to 87°F
- Precipitation
- 1.5 in
- Daylight
- 12.5 hours
Roughly 8% of the park's yearly visitors come in April: roughly 3,500 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1996 to 2025.
It is the quietest month of the year at Kalaupapa; by contrast July, the busiest, runs about 1.1× the average — so April is the easiest time to have the place largely to yourself.
April is our recommended month at Kalaupapa: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 74°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 9.4 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 26% of annual visitors, choosing April instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 12.5 hours of daylight in April to explore — between the 10.7-hour midwinter low and the 13.3-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 15,335 recreation visits, down 50.2% from 30,774 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 48.6%, so April may feel a touch quieter than it once did.
How April compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | 79°F / 66°F | 1.1× Average | 57 Fair |
| April | 81°F / 67°F | 0.9× Average | 85 Excellent |
| May | 83°F / 69°F | 0.9× Average | 84 Excellent |
All twelve months at Kalaupapa, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
April averages a daytime high near 81°F and an overnight low around 67°F at Kalaupapa National Historical Park, with about 1.5 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 9.4 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
April is average at Kalaupapa National Historical Park (about 0.9× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Excellent" at 85/100. April is our recommended month for this park.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is April. April sits at about 0.9× the park's average, or 8% of annual visitation.
A typical April sees about 4,000 recreation visits at Kalaupapa National Historical Park, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1996–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1996–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.