Overview: Winter in Haleakala National Park
Winter in Haleakala is our favorite time to visit. Temperatures are warm and pleasant and the park’s roads are devoid of the traffic one might find in the summer months.
If you want to avoid the crowds and have no trouble finding campsites then winter is a great time to go, but be sure to pack accordingly.
Despite what Maui weather in Hawaii might be, the summit area looms 10,000 feet above and will have a much different weather forecast than Maui today and every day.
Below we list the generally stable temperatures of the Kīpahulu area of the park.
Winter Monthly Temperatures in Haleakala National Park
Again, winter in Haleakala has a much different iteration depending on where you’re visiting. The park has two sections – the Summit District and the Kīpahulu District.
You’ll find a more balanced weather pattern in the Kipahulu District. It covers part of east Maui and gets nearly 190 inches of rain each year. Daytime averages are in the 70 or 80s F and lows rarely get below 65° F.
At the Summit District, weather chaos reigns (and rains). On average, tempeatures at the summit are 30° cooler than sea level. Nights can be below freezing, and that means the sunrise forecast at Haleakala will require warm clothing – the exact opposite of what’s you’d expect to wear in Hawaii. ]
MORE ABOUT MAUI WEATHER: Here’s the zone forecast and latest weather conditions.
Winter Activities in Haleakalā National Park
Winter in Haleakalā National Park provides a full range of opportunities to explore the park. Some great winter activities include:
- Sunset at Haleakalā Summit (Get a reservation! They are required.)
- Exploring the Hosmer Grove
- Visiting the Pools of Oheo
- Driving the Road to Hanā
- Hiking into the Haleakalā crater via the Keonehe‘ehe‘e trail
- Enjoying the coast by the Kīpahulu Visitor Center
Haleakalā Crater | Haleakalā National Park, Hawaii
Our in-depth trail guide can help you navigate the strenuous trail of Haleakala Crater, but with some easier options. The otherworldly landscape shouldn’t be missed if you are experiuenced in high altitude hikes.
Haleakala National Park Film by More Than Just Parks
HALEAKALA 8K is the culmination of several weeks and multiple trips to the remote outer reaches of the island of Maui in the Central Pacific. Journey with us to the house of the sun and discover ancient volcanoes steeped in legend, rugged mountains, dense rainforests, hidden beaches, underwater worlds, and the last wild home to spectacular wildlife. This is Haleakalā. Filmed primarily in 8K.
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