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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes · July
July is the busiest time to visit Hawaiʻi Volcanoes — quieter than June, about as busy as August.
Expect peak crowds (9/10), about 13.2 hours of daylight, and 3 seasonal closures in effect.
Crowd score
The park's busiest time. Reservations, early starts, and patience recommended.
About 88% 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
July draws about 9% of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes’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, KAPAPALA RCH 36, HI US
What's open
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day including holidays.
Seasonal closures may apply:
Most of Nāhuku lava tube trail will remain open during bridge replacement but will only be accessible one way in and out from the east “exit” end. The rainforest trail to the front of the lava tube, the lava tube bridge and 50 feet into the cave will be closed during the replacement. The bridge replacement should be complete by the end of June. The restrooms will remain open.
Details on nps.gov →Kīpukapuaulu Trail is temporarily closed due to hazardous trees. Park staff are assessing and will reopen the trail when it is safe.
Kahuku Road beyond the cross fence (mile marker 4) is closed to vehicles; pedestrian use is permitted. Four-wheel drive is strongly recommended past the Upper Palm Trailhead (mile marker 3).
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Volcanic eruptions can be hazardous. Stay out of closed areas and monitor air quality. Eruptions can last a few hours and are often separated by pauses lasting several weeks.
Details on nps.gov →Volcanic ash, rock and glassy strands (tephra) is present at Kīlauea summit and can irritate your skin, eyes and respiratory system. For your safety, do not handle it. Eye protection, long sleeves, long pants, a hat, closed-toe shoes and a dust mask are recommended.
Most of Nāhuku lava tube trail will remain open during bridge replacement but will only be accessible one way in and out from the east “exit” end. The rainforest trail to the front of the lava tube, the lava tube bridge and 50 feet into the cave will be closed during the replacement. The bridge replacement should be complete by the end of June. The restrooms will remain open.
Details on nps.gov →Kīpukapuaulu Trail is temporarily closed due to hazardous trees. Park staff are assessing and will reopen the trail when it is safe.
Kahuku Road beyond the cross fence (mile marker 4) is closed to vehicles; pedestrian use is permitted. Four-wheel drive is strongly recommended past the Upper Palm Trailhead (mile marker 3).
Source: NPS Data API
Context
FAQ
July rates 9/10 for crowds (Peak) at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park — about 88% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 147,409.
In July, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes averages a high of 0°F and a low of 0°F, with about 3.5 inches of precipitation.
Entrance to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes costs $30 (Private Vehicle Pass - The private vehicle pass admits the passholder and up to 14 passengers of a single, private (non-commercial) vehicle.).
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes is quietest in May and October. If your dates are flexible, those months bring the thinnest crowds of the year.
In mid-July, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes gets about 13.2 hours of daylight, with sunrise around 5:52 AM and sunset around 7:03 PM.