Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park in September
September at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park averages a daytime high near 86°F and an overnight low around 73°F. Visitation runs about 0.8× the park's average month, which makes September a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 73°F
- Average high
- 86°F
Range across the year: 66°F to 86°F
- Daylight
- 12.1 hours
Roughly 6% of the park's yearly visitors come in September: about 16,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1988 to 2025.
It is the quietest month of the year at Kaloko-Honokōhau; by contrast March, the busiest, runs about 1.2× the average — so September is the easiest time to have the place largely to yourself.
On our Best Time to Visit score September rates 77/100 ("Excellent"). Our recommended month is October: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 80°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 September instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 12.1 hours of daylight in September 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 September visit is likely to feel busier than it did a few years ago.
How September compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 86°F / 74°F | 0.9× Average | 67 Good |
| September | 86°F / 73°F | 0.8× Quiet | 77 Excellent |
| October | 85°F / 72°F | 0.8× Quiet | 75 Excellent |
All twelve months at Kaloko-Honokōhau, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Kaloko-Honokōhau in September
The National Park Service tags 6 Kaloko-Honokōhau activities for fall. Each links to the park's own page for it.
Frequently Asked Questions
September averages a daytime high near 86°F and an overnight low around 73°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.
September is quiet at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park (about 0.8× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Excellent" at 77/100. Our recommended month is October.
The busiest month is March and the quietest is September. September sits at about 0.8× the park's average, or 6% of annual visitation.
A typical September sees about 16,000 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.