Month guide · Maui · United States
Maui in August
What August is really like in Maui: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Niagara66, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 12.8 hours of daylight. Hot and dry; hurricane season is officially under way, though direct hits on Maui are rare.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Maui: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 29°C (84°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with July (31°C (88°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:05
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 18:55
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F)
Spring (April–May). Drier weather, calm seas, lower rates and fewer visitors — a sweet spot for snorkelling and driving.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Maui, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · Kīpahulu
Pīpīwai Trail and Waimoku Falls
In the Kīpahulu district of Haleakalā National Park, south of Hāna, this roughly 6 km round-trip trail climbs past a giant banyan and through a dense bamboo forest on boardwalks to Waimoku Falls, which drops about 120 metres down a sheer rock wall.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Active
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Beach · Hāna
Waiʻānapanapa State Park
Walk the coastal trail south from the beach for sea arches and fewer people.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Nature
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Nature · Kapalua and Nāpili
Honolua Bay
A rocky bay in a marine life conservation district north of Kapalua, reached by a short trail through a shady forest.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Active
- Outdoors
Waterfront · Wailea
Wailea Beach Path
Walk it at sunrise before the heat, or at sunset with a drink at one of the resort bars at the end.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Couples
- Views
- Outdoors
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Maui.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 22°C and 4 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Maui?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, April–May and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Maui in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Maui?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Hot and dry; hurricane season is officially under way, though direct hits on Maui are rare.
+How warm is Maui in August?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Maui in August?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.