Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park in October
October at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park averages a daytime high near 85°F and an overnight low around 72°F. Visitation runs about 0.8× the park's average month, which makes October a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 72°F
- Average high
- 85°F
Range across the year: 66°F to 86°F
- Daylight
- 11.5 hours
Roughly 7% of the park's yearly visitors come in October: about 17,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1988 to 2025.
That makes October the 11th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the March peak (1.2×) and the September low (0.8×).
October is our recommended month at Kaloko-Honokōhau: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 79°F is warm enough that midday heat is worth planning around. 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 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 10.8-hour midwinter low and the 13.2-hour summer high.
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 October visit is likely to feel busier than it did a few years ago.
How October compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | 86°F / 73°F | 0.8× Quiet | 77 Excellent |
| October | 85°F / 72°F | 0.8× Quiet | 75 Excellent |
| November | 83°F / 70°F | 0.9× Average | 64 Good |
All twelve months at Kaloko-Honokōhau, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Kaloko-Honokōhau in October
The National Park Service tags 6 Kaloko-Honokōhau activities for fall. Each links to the park's own page for it.
Frequently Asked Questions
October averages a daytime high near 85°F and an overnight low around 72°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.
October is quiet at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park (about 0.8× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Excellent" at 75/100. October is our recommended month for this park.
The busiest month is March and the quietest is September. October sits at about 0.8× the park's average, or 7% of annual visitation.
A typical October sees about 17,000 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.