Updated October 2026
Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park Weather by Month
Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park is warmest in August, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 78°F and a low of 64°F, and coldest in February, with an average high of 74°F and an average low of 57°F. September is the wettest month, with about 4.7 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, 10 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Aug
78°F avg high
Coldest month
Feb
57°F avg low
Wettest month
Sep
4.7 in avg
Longest days
Jun
13.2 h of daylight
Average weather at Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F | 57°F | 2.4 in | 10.9 h |
| February | 74°F | 57°F | 2.1 in | 11.4 h |
| March | 74°F | 58°F | 3.0 in | 11.9 h |
| April | 74°F | 60°F | 2.5 in | 12.4 h |
| May | 75°F | 61°F | 3.2 in | 12.9 h |
| June | 75°F | 63°F | 2.8 in | 13.2 h |
| July | 77°F | 64°F | 3.3 in | 13.1 h |
| August | 78°F | 64°F | 3.4 in | 12.7 h |
| September | 77°F | 63°F | 4.7 in | 12.1 h |
| October | 77°F | 62°F | 3.7 in | 11.5 h |
| November | 76°F | 61°F | 2.4 in | 11.1 h |
| December | 75°F | 58°F | 2.5 in | 10.8 h |
| Year total | 36.0 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00517166, 10 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 Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau is at that time of year.
Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs hold near 74°F in all three months, with average lows near 57°F. Together the three months average 7 inches of precipitation, about 19% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 10.8 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs hold near 74°F in all three months, with average lows between 58°F and 61°F. Together the three months average 8.7 inches of precipitation, about 24% of the yearly total. Daylight lengthens from about 11.9 hours in March to 12.9 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs climb from 75°F in June to 78°F in August, with average lows near 64°F. Together the three months average 9.5 inches of precipitation, about 26% of the yearly total. Daylight is at its longest, about 13.2 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs hold near 77°F in all three months, with average lows near 62°F. Together the three months average 10.8 inches of precipitation, about 30% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight shortens from about 12.1 hours in September to 11.1 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
The weather in the park is typically hot and sunny with daytime temperatures in the upper 80's. An excellent time to experience the park is in the morning and in the late afternoon when the temperatures are a bit cooler. The park occasionally closes because of high winds or dangerous storm conditions. Please check with the visitor center or your hotel for any weather advisories or hazardous conditions on the day of your visit.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau
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 19.41°N, 155.90°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 Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park →
Weather and crowds together
August, the warmest month, sees about 1.0× the visitors of the park's average month. February is the busiest month of the year and October the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau.
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Frequently Asked Questions
August is the warmest month at Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park, with an average high of 78°F and an average low of 64°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 10 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
February is the coldest month at Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park, with an average low of 57°F and an average high of 74°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
September is the wettest month, with about 4.7 inches of precipitation. February is the driest, at about 2.1 inches. The station records about 36 inches of precipitation in an average year.
The nearest long-record NOAA station, 10 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 USC00517166), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.