Updated October 2026
Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site Weather by Month
Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site is warmest in August, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 89°F and a low of 75°F, and coldest in February, with an average high of 83°F and an average low of 68°F. January is the wettest month, with about 1.5 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, 0.2 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Aug
89°F avg high
Coldest month
Feb
68°F avg low
Wettest month
Jan
1.5 in avg
Longest days
Jun
13.2 h of daylight
Average weather at Puʻukoholā Heiau by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F | 68°F | 1.5 in | 10.9 h |
| February | 83°F | 68°F | 0.7 in | 11.3 h |
| March | 84°F | 70°F | 0.9 in | 11.9 h |
| April | 85°F | 71°F | 0.4 in | 12.5 h |
| May | 86°F | 72°F | 0.5 in | 13.0 h |
| June | 87°F | 74°F | 0.6 in | 13.2 h |
| July | 88°F | 75°F | 0.2 in | 13.1 h |
| August | 89°F | 75°F | 0.8 in | 12.7 h |
| September | 88°F | 75°F | 0.6 in | 12.1 h |
| October | 87°F | 74°F | 0.8 in | 11.5 h |
| November | 86°F | 73°F | 0.7 in | 11.0 h |
| December | 84°F | 70°F | 1.2 in | 10.8 h |
| Year total | 8.9 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00518422, 0.2 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 Puʻukoholā Heiau is at that time of year.
Puʻukoholā Heiau weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs hold near 83°F in all three months, with average lows near 69°F. Together the three months average 3.4 inches of precipitation, about 38% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 10.8 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs hold near 85°F in all three months, with average lows near 71°F. Together the three months average 1.8 inches of precipitation, about 20% 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 88°F in all three months, with average lows near 75°F. Together the three months average 1.6 inches of precipitation, about 18% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Daylight is at its longest, about 13.2 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs hold near 87°F in all three months, with average lows near 74°F. Together the three months average 2.1 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
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 is open daily from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. However, the park and or trail does occasionally close 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 Puʻukoholā Heiau
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 20.03°N, 155.82°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 Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site →
Weather and crowds together
August, the warmest month, sees about 0.9× the visitors of the park's average month. February is the busiest month of the year and September the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Puʻukoholā Heiau.
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Frequently Asked Questions
August is the warmest month at Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site, with an average high of 89°F and an average low of 75°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 0.2 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
February is the coldest month at Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site, with an average low of 68°F and an average high of 83°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
January is the wettest month, with about 1.5 inches of precipitation. July is the driest, at about 0.2 inches. The station records about 8.9 inches of precipitation in an average year.
The nearest long-record NOAA station, 0.2 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 USC00518422), 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.