Best Time to Visit Hawaii National Parks
Hawaii has 6 National Park Service units that report visitation. Below, each is ranked by annual visits, with the month our data recommends for the best balance of light crowds, comfortable weather and daylight. Crowds peak in summer almost everywhere — the recommended months show where the quieter shoulder seasons fall.
| Park | Annual visits | Best time | Busiest | Quietest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiʻi VolcanoesNational Park | 1,877,854 | September | Jan | Sep |
| HaleakalāNational Park | 853,711 | September | Jul | Nov |
| Puʻuhonua o HōnaunauNational Historical Park | 371,957 | October | Feb | Oct |
| Kaloko-HonokōhauNational Historical Park | 360,084 | September | Mar | Sep |
| Puʻukoholā HeiauNational Historic Site | 27,507 | September | Feb | Sep |
| KalaupapaNational Historical Park | 15,335 | May | Jul | Apr |