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Haleakalā · April
April is the busiest time to visit Haleakalā — about as busy as March, about as busy as May.
Expect peak crowds (10/10), highs near 61°F, about 12.6 hours of daylight, and 1 seasonal closure in effect.
Crowd score
The park's busiest time. Reservations, early starts, and patience recommended.
About 92% of this park's busiest month.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Jul 2026 · alerts checked Jul 10, 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Visitation
April draws about 9% of Haleakalā’s yearly visitors.
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, HALEAKALA RS 338, HI US
What's open
The Summit and Kīpahulu Districts of Haleakalā are open 24 hours a day. A sunrise reservation is required for entry between 3am and 7am daily.
Seasonal closures may apply:
Nēnē (Hawaiian geese) and ʻuaʻu (Hawaiian petrel) are nesting in the park and may land on or frequent park roads, parking lots, and road leading up to the park. Drivers are reminded to drive at the posted speed limits and exercise caution.
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Nēnē (Hawaiian geese) and ʻuaʻu (Hawaiian petrel) are nesting in the park and may land on or frequent park roads, parking lots, and road leading up to the park. Drivers are reminded to drive at the posted speed limits and exercise caution.
Beginning Monday, January 12, 2026 Haleakalā Visitor Center (summit district) parking lot will have limited parking due to a water infrastructure project. Expect traffic delays. The project will last several months.
Due to a high volume of traffic, cars may be temporarily turned around at the gate when capacity is reached. Purchasing a pass online does not guarantee entry at sunset. To ensure timely access, arrive 3 hours before sunset.
As of September 30, 2025, water at Hosmer Campground in the Summit District is shutoff due to a waterline break. Water is available 24-hours at Headquarters Visitor Center one mile up the road. At this point we don't have an estimate for when repairs will be complete.
Source: NPS Data API
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FAQ
April rates 10/10 for crowds (Peak) at Haleakalā National Park — about 92% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 68,867.
In April, Haleakalā averages a high of 61°F and a low of 44°F, with about 2.8 inches of precipitation.
Entrance to Haleakalā costs $25 (Valid for 3 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers to Haleakalā National Park, including both the Summit and Kīpahulu Districts.).
Haleakalā is quietest in August and September. If your dates are flexible, those months bring the thinnest crowds of the year.
In mid-April, Haleakalā gets about 12.6 hours of daylight, with sunrise around 6:05 AM and sunset around 6:43 PM.