Season guide · Maui · United States
Maui in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
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Quick answer
Warm sea and quiet beaches in September and October; rain starts to return in November. Expect highs up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F), with about 18 rainy days across September–November. September–October are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 20°C (68°F) to 31°C (88°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 18
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F) to 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 31°C (88°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 4 | 12.2 h | 2/5 |
| October | 30°C (86°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 6 | 11.6 h | 2/5 |
| November | 29°C (84°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 8 | 11.1 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 30°C (86°F) against a yearly 29°C (84°F), and 18 of the year's roughly 77 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 2/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Aloha Festivals events across the islands (usually September)
- October: Maui County Fair in Kahului (usually late September or early October)
Make the most of the weather
Experience · Māʻalaea and South Maui
Humpback whale watching
Look for spouts from McGregor Point lookout on the road between Māʻalaea and the west side; the peak is January to March.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Kids
- Nature
- Couples
Beach · Kāʻanapali
Kāʻanapali Beach and Black Rock
Kāʻanapali's long golden beach is backed by a paved walkway past the resorts.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Couples
- After dark
Nature · Kapalua and Nāpili
Honolua Bay
Enter from the rocky shore carefully, and only snorkel when the water is flat; skip it after heavy rain, when visibility drops.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Active
- Outdoors
Beach · Pāʻia and the North Shore
Hoʻokipa Beach Park
Just east of Pāʻia, Hoʻokipa is a world-famous windsurfing and kitesurfing spot, with surfers in the mornings and windsurfers in the afternoon trade winds.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Photo spot
- Kids
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
Day trips in autumn
- Hāna town and Hāmoa Beach (About 2.5–3 hours each way by car) — The quiet village at the end of the Road to Hāna has Hāmoa Beach, a crescent of grey sand under cliffs, a small cultural centre and the Hasegawa General Store.
- Kahekili Highway and Kahakuloa (About 1.5–2 hours to drive the loop) — The narrow road around West Maui's northern tip passes the Nakalele Blowhole, sea cliffs and the tiny village of Kahakuloa below its headland.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Maui?
Yes: September–October are among the best months. Warm sea and quiet beaches in September and October; rain starts to return in November.
+What is the weather like in Maui in autumn?
Highs of up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F), with about 18 rainy days over the season.