Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park in January
January at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park averages a daytime high near 80°F and an overnight low around 66°F. Visitation runs about 1.1× the park's average month, which makes January an average month here.
- Average low
- 66°F
- Average high
- 80°F
Range across the year: 66°F to 86°F
- Daylight
- 10.9 hours
Roughly 9% of the park's yearly visitors come in January: about 23,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1988 to 2025.
That makes January the 4th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the March peak (1.2×) and the September low (0.8×).
On our Best Time to Visit score January rates 54/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is October: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 73°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 3.7 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 24% of annual visitors, choosing January instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 10.9 hours of daylight in January to explore — near the year-round minimum.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 360,084 recreation visits, up 2.5% from 351,422 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 61.2%, so a January visit is likely to feel busier than it did a few years ago.
How January compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | 81°F / 68°F | 1.2× Busy | 45 Fair |
| January | 80°F / 66°F | 1.1× Average | 54 Fair |
| February | 80°F / 67°F | 1.1× Average | 53 Fair |
All twelve months at Kaloko-Honokōhau, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Kaloko-Honokōhau in January
The National Park Service tags 6 Kaloko-Honokōhau activities for winter. Each links to the park's own page for it.
Frequently Asked Questions
January averages a daytime high near 80°F and an overnight low around 66°F at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 3.7 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
January is average at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park (about 1.1× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 54/100. Our recommended month is October.
The busiest month is March and the quietest is September. January sits at about 1.1× the park's average, or 9% of annual visitation.
A typical January sees about 23,000 recreation visits at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1988–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1988–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.