Month guide · Maui · United States
Maui in April
What April is really like in Maui: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Forest & Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0
Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Maui. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 12.6 hours of daylight. Drier weather returns and the last whales leave; a quieter shoulder month after Easter.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 8th-warmest month in Maui: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 29°C (84°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with March (27°C (81°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs stay near 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:07
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:44
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Sea
- 25°C (77°F)
Winter (whale season) (December–March). Humpback whales, big surf on north shores and the highest prices; rain is more frequent in East Maui.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Maui, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · Kīhei
Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge
A coastal wetland at the northern end of Kīhei where a boardwalk over the dunes looks across ponds used by endangered Hawaiian stilts and coots.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes–1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Kids
- Off the beaten path
Viewpoint · Haleakalā National Park
Haleakalā summit sunrise
Bring warm layers, a hat and gloves; if you miss sunrise, sunset and stargazing at the summit are equally striking and need no reservation.
- Time needed
- Half a day including the drive
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Views
- Nature
- Photo spot
- Couples
Nature · Haleakalā National Park
Keoneheʻeheʻe (Sliding Sands) Trail
This trail drops from the summit visitor centre into the cinder desert of Haleakalā's crater, past rust, ochre and black cinder cones and rare silversword plants.
- Time needed
- 3–5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Active
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Views
Experience · East Maui
Road to Hāna
Leave by 7am, fill the tank in Pāʻia, pull over to let locals pass, and never park in or walk along the narrow road.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Nature
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
The sea averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Maui.
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 19°C and 8 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Maui?
One of the best months to visit Maui. The other best months are May and September–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Maui?
It is one of the best months to visit Maui. Drier weather returns and the last whales leave; a quieter shoulder month after Easter.
+How warm is Maui in April?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Maui in April?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.