Updated October 2026
Kalaupapa National Historical Park Weather by Month
Kalaupapa National Historical Park is warmest in September, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 87°F and a low of 73°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 79°F and an average low of 64°F. January is the wettest month, with about 3.6 inches of precipitation.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 9.4 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Kalaupapa National Historical Park can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Sep
87°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
64°F avg low
Wettest month
Jan
3.6 in avg
Longest days
Jun
13.3 h of daylight
Average weather at Kalaupapa by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F | 64°F | 3.6 in | 10.8 h |
| February | 79°F | 65°F | 2.3 in | 11.3 h |
| March | 79°F | 66°F | 3.0 in | 11.9 h |
| April | 81°F | 67°F | 1.5 in | 12.5 h |
| May | 83°F | 69°F | 1.2 in | 13.0 h |
| June | 85°F | 72°F | 0.6 in | 13.3 h |
| July | 86°F | 73°F | 0.6 in | 13.2 h |
| August | 87°F | 73°F | 0.8 in | 12.7 h |
| September | 87°F | 73°F | 1.0 in | 12.1 h |
| October | 86°F | 71°F | 1.5 in | 11.5 h |
| November | 83°F | 70°F | 2.7 in | 11.0 h |
| December | 80°F | 67°F | 2.9 in | 10.7 h |
| Year total | 21.7 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USW00022534, 9.4 miles from the park's reference point. The station's snowfall normal is zero in all twelve months. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Kalaupapa is at that time of year.
Kalaupapa weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs hold near 79°F in all three months, with average lows between 64°F and 67°F. Together the three months average 8.8 inches of precipitation, about 41% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 10.7 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 79°F in March to 83°F in May, with average lows between 66°F and 69°F. Together the three months average 5.7 inches of precipitation, about 26% of the yearly total. Daylight lengthens from about 11.9 hours in March to 13.0 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs hold near 86°F in all three months, with average lows near 73°F. Together the three months average 2 inches of precipitation, about 9% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Daylight is at its longest, about 13.3 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 87°F in September to 83°F in November, with average lows between 70°F and 73°F. Together the three months average 5.2 inches of precipitation, about 24% of the yearly total. Daylight shortens from about 12.1 hours in September to 11.0 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Hawaii enjoys warm temperatures year-round, although site conditions at the park can vary depending on weather and time of year. The rainy season is in the winter with the more hot and humid days in the summer. Trade winds are fairly constant and typically blow from the northeast. Daytime temperatures range from 65–75° F in the winter to 80-90°F in the summer. Nighttime temperatures are often in the 60-70°F range.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Kalaupapa
Averages describe a typical month, not this week. For current conditions and the seven-day outlook, the National Weather Service issues a forecast for the park's reference point at 21.17°N, 156.95°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
National Weather Service forecast for Kalaupapa National Historical Park →
Weather and crowds together
September, the warmest month, sees about 0.9× the visitors of the park's average month. July is the busiest month of the year and April the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Kalaupapa National Historical Park. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Kalaupapa.
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Frequently Asked Questions
September is the warmest month at Kalaupapa National Historical Park, with an average high of 87°F and an average low of 73°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 9.4 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Kalaupapa National Historical Park, with an average low of 64°F and an average high of 79°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
January is the wettest month, with about 3.6 inches of precipitation. June and July are the driest, at about 0.6 inches each. The station records about 21.7 inches of precipitation in an average year.
The nearest long-record NOAA station, 9.4 miles from the park's reference point, shows no measurable snowfall in any month of its 1991–2020 normals.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USW00022534), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1996–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.