Best time to visit Maui
The best time to visit Maui for a beach holiday is during summer, from June through September, when the temperature is high, but still comfortable due to the cooling effects of the trade winds.
The hottest months are August and September, when temperatures may reach 33°C (91°F).
Maui is a year-round destination, with comfortable temperatures even in winter, although you can expect more rainfall.
Maui weather
Maui experiences a tropical climate, with a hot season from June to October and a cooler, rainy season from December to March, when you can expect slightly cooler temperatures and heavy rain in the mountains and short showers elsewhere. Most of Maui's rainfall occurs at night.
The trade winds, which blow from the north-east year-round, create microclimates, wet or dry, depending on exposure.
The leeward side – west and south coasts – of Maui are usually hot and dry, while the windward side – east and north coasts – are generally cooler and wet. Higher elevations are cooler with occasional misty conditions.
Here are the average temperatures for Lahaina, located on the west coast of Maui.
What is the best month to visit Maui?
May through October are the best months to visit Maui – the climate is perfect with hot, sunny weather and little to no rainfall. The high temperature is usually bearable because of the trade winds.
June through August are especially popular, however this is peak tourist season in Maui with greater crowds and higher prices.
Which is the hottest month in Maui?
The hottest month of year in Maui is usually August. You can expect an average high daytime temperature of 31°C (87°F), with moderate heat and humidity, and a low of 23°C (73°F).
The hot season in Maui lasts from early-July to mid-October, with an average daily high temperature above 30°C (86°F).
July through September are the hottest months of the year in Maui. On the warmest days, the temperature may reach a high of 33°C (91°F).
What is the humidity in Maui?
Maui experiences significant seasonal variation in perceived humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 69% – 74% over the course of the year.
What do the humidity conditions feel like in Maui?
We derive the humidity comfort level – what conditions feel like – from the dew point temperature, which measures moisture content in the atmosphere: a higher dew point feels more humid, while a lower dew point feels drier.
Meteorologists agree that dew point temperature is a more consistant indication of 'absolute humidity' than relative humidity, which fluctuates with temperature.
The more humid time of year in Maui lasts from mid-May through to mid-December, when you can expect the comfort level to be muggy at least 40% of the time.
The month with the most muggy days in Maui is August, with an average of 25 days that are muggy.
January through April is more comfortable, with February the least humid month with an average of eight days that are muggy.
Which is the coolest month in Maui?
The coolest month in Maui is February, with an average high of 27°C (80°F) and a low of 18°C (64°F).
The cooler season lasts from early-December to early-April, with an average daily high temperature below 28°C (82°F).
When is it sunniest in Maui?
The sunniest time of year in Maui is September with nine hours of sunshine on average per day – that's around 70% of daylight hours.
For year-round sun, head to the south (Kihei/Wailea) and west (Lahaina/Kapalua) coasts of Maui.
When is the sea warmest in Maui?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Maui in September when the water temperature averages 27°C (80°F), which is pleasant for swimming.
The sea in Maui is warm enough to swim year-round.
Which month has the most rain in Maui?
January is usually the wettest month in Maui, with an average of 52mm (2in) of rainfall, distributed across seven days.
The wet season in Maui lasts from early-November to late-April, with a greater than 16% chance of a given day being a wet day.
The drier season lasts from late-April to early-November. The month with the least rainfall in Maui is June, with an average rainfall of 10mm distributed across three days.
What are the windiest months in Maui?
The windiest month of the year in Maui is July, with an average hourly wind speed of 24 kilometres per hour (15 mph; 13 knots).
Late-May through to early-September are the windiest months of the year in Maui, with average wind speeds of more than 21 kilometres per hour (13 mph; 11 knots).
It's less windy from early-September to late-May. The calmest month of the year in Maui is January, with an average hourly wind speed of 18 kilometres per hour (11 mph; 10 knots).
The predominant wind direction in Maui is from the east throughout the year.
Maui Weather Averages |
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| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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| Comfort level – humidity (#muggy days) | |||||||||||
| 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 12 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 75 | 73 | 74 | 72 | 70 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 74 | 74 |
| UV Index (max) | |||||||||||
| 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11 | 9 | 7 | 6 |
| Average days of rainfall (≤1mm) | |||||||||||
| 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Average monthly rainfall (≤mm) | |||||||||||
| 52 | 45 | 51 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 16 | 21 | 23 | 30 | 37 | 48 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 18 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 20 |
| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
| Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii | |||||||||||
Holiday seasons
High season: From mid-December through April, and from June through August – expect to pay top dollar for accommodations, car rentals, and airfare.
Low season: For the best hotel rates and airfares, visit in spring from mid-April to mid-June and during autumn from September to mid-December.
Note: The last week in April and early May coincide with three major Japanese holidays.
Note: Meteorological data for Maui is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1991 to 2020, and is sourced from the National Weather Service, United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) at the closest weather station, Kahului Airport (OGG), located 25km (15mi) west of Lahaina. Additional climate data is sourced from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Best time to visit Maui: 16 March, 2024
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