Haleakalā in November: Crowds, Weather & What to Pack

Peak crowds · VisitWhen score 55/100 · #10 of 12 months

November is peak season — expect the year's biggest crowds at Haleakalā National Park: crowds run 82% of the July peak (67,163 average visits). Weather: highs average 63°F and lows 47°F, with 4.6″ of precipitation and 11.2 hours of daylight. Computed from NPS and NOAA data.

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Crowds in November

Haleakalā averages 67,163 recreation visits in November — 82% of what July, the peak month, draws — the third-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

Days are pleasant (highs average 63°F), and nights stay mild (lows average 47°F). This is one of the wetter months (4.6″ of precipitation on average). Mid-month daylight runs 11.2 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 November.

What to pack for Haleakalā in November

Computed from the month's weather normals above — not a generic list.

• Rain shell + pack cover — 4.6″ of precipitation is normal this month
• Waterproof boots — plus navigation and a basic first-aid kit — 4.6″ of rain is normal this 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 November

Other parks whose computed November verdict is a best window — same NPS × NOAA formula:

• Canyonlands in November — 35% of peak crowds, highs 55°F, score 72/100
• Mammoth Cave in November — 33% of peak crowds, highs 61°F, score 72/100
• New River Gorge in November — 33% of peak crowds, highs 54°F, score 72/100
• Petrified Forest in November — 45% of peak crowds, highs 58°F, score 72/100

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See also: the best national parks to visit in November · Last verified 2026-09-24