Haleakalā in February: Crowds, Weather & What to Pack
Peak crowds · VisitWhen score 60/100 · #6 of 12 months
February is peak season — expect the year's biggest crowds at Haleakalā National Park: crowds run 74% of the July peak (60,634 average visits), days average 60°F with 11.5 hours of daylight. Computed from NPS and NOAA data.
Crowds in February
Haleakalā averages 60,634 recreation visits in February — 74% of what July, the peak month, draws — the quietest month of the year. That crowd level sets the tone for parking, permits and lodging — book early and start days at dawn.
Weather & daylight
Daytime stays cool (highs average 60°F), and mornings are chilly (lows average 43°F). This is one of the wetter months (4.1″ of precipitation on average). Mid-month daylight runs 11.5 hours.
NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station HALEAKALA RS 338, HI US (7 mi from park coordinates, 6,962 ft elevation) — conditions vary inside the park, especially with elevation. Daylight computed for the 15th of February.
What to pack for Haleakalā in February
Computed from the month's weather normals above — not a generic list.
- Warm mid-layer (fleece or light puffy) — mornings average 43°F
- Rain shell + pack cover — 4.1″ of precipitation is normal this month
- Sturdy broken-in footwear, navigation and a basic first-aid kit — every park, every month
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Want quieter or kinder conditions? The computed best months for Haleakalā are April and August.
Also at their best in February
Other parks whose computed February verdict is a best window — same NPS × NOAA formula:
- Zion in February — 25% of peak crowds, highs 58°F, score 80/100
- Shenandoah in February — 9% of peak crowds, highs 47°F, score 77/100
- Capitol Reef in February — 10% of peak crowds, highs 47°F, score 76/100
- Carlsbad Caverns in February — 39% of peak crowds, highs 61°F, score 76/100
Common questions
Is Haleakalā crowded in February?
Yes — February runs 74% of Haleakalā's peak, averaging 60,634 recreation visits (NPS, 2021–2025).
What is the weather like in Haleakalā in February?
Average highs of 60°F, lows of 43°F, 4.1″ of precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, HALEAKALA RS 338, HI US station).
What should I pack for Haleakalā in February?
Warm mid-layer (fleece or light puffy); Rain shell + pack cover; Sturdy broken-in footwear, navigation and a basic first-aid kit — the full weather-computed list is on this page.
See also: the best national parks to visit in February · Last verified 2026-09-12