The Weather in Haleakala National Park
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The Weather Near the Summit
Temperatures in the summit area usually range between 32 and 65 degrees F. The wind frequently causes the temperature to drop below freezing. If you are planning to watch the sunrise, bring a warm jacket.
You won't be able to tell what the weather is like until you reach the summit. No weather predictions or forecasts are available for the summit of the mountain because the weather changes so often. Just to give you an idea, when we set out on a morning hike, the sky was clear and sunny. On the way back two hours later we almost couldn't see the trail through the thick rainy cloud.
On average, the temperature drops about 3°F for every 1,000 foot rise in elevation, making the 10,023 foot summit of Haleakala about 30°F cooler than the coast.
The Weather Along the Coast
Temperatures are much warmer here, in the 70s and 80s during the day, but can
drop quickly with rain showers and winds. The pools are closed for swimming
during periods of heavy rain because flash floods are such as danger. Kipahulu
receives an average of 187 inches of rain each year. Nighttime lows are mid-60s
to 70s.
For More Information
Although weather predictions are impossible in both areas of Haleakala, there are three visitor centers in the park open year-round. Headquarters Visitor Center is located at 7,000 feet, Haleakala Visitor Center is near the summit and Kipahulu Visitor Center is on the coast. If you have questions about the summit, call 808-572-4400; for information about the coastal area, call 808-248-7375.
Haleakala National Park
Written By the Travel Editors at VacationIdea.com, Last Update: Dec 15, 2004