Best time to visit · Maui · United States
The best time to visit Maui
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Richard N Horne, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
April to May and September to October are the best months to visit Maui: the weather is dry and sunny, the sea is calm and prices are lower than in winter or summer. December to March is the season for humpback whales but also the busiest and most expensive, with more rain on windward coasts. June to August is dry and sunny but busy with families.
Key facts
- Best months
- April–May and September–October
- Shoulder season
- January–March, June and November
- Warmest month
- July (avg high 31°C (88°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 27°C (81°F))
- Rainiest month
- January (~9 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- May and September–October
Seasons
Maui is warm all year, with a wetter winter season from about November to March and a drier summer from April to October. Climate varies sharply by location: Kīhei and Wailea are dry and sunny, Hāna and the windward north shore are rainy and lush, and the summit of Haleakalā can be near freezing.
December–March
Winter (whale season)
Humpback whales, big surf on north shores and the highest prices; rain is more frequent in East Maui.
April–May
Spring
Drier weather, calm seas, lower rates and fewer visitors — a sweet spot for snorkelling and driving.
June–August
Summer
Hot, dry and sunny on the leeward coasts with the calmest snorkelling, but busy with families.
September–November
Autumn
Warm sea and quiet beaches in September and October; rain starts to return in November.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C | 18°C | 9 | 24°C | 11 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| February | 27°C | 18°C | 8 | 24°C | 11.4 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| March | 27°C | 19°C | 9 | 24°C | 12 h | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| April | 28°C | 19°C | 8 | 25°C | 12.6 h | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| May | 29°C | 20°C | 5 | 25°C | 13.1 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| June | 30°C | 21°C | 3 | 26°C | 13.4 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| July | 31°C | 22°C | 4 | 26°C | 13.3 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| August | 31°C | 22°C | 4 | 27°C | 12.8 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| September | 31°C | 22°C | 4 | 27°C | 12.2 h | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| October | 30°C | 21°C | 6 | 27°C | 11.6 h | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| November | 29°C | 20°C | 8 | 26°C | 11.1 h | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| December | 27°C | 19°C | 9 | 25°C | 10.9 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| January | Humpback whale season peak (January to March) |
| February | Maui Whale Festival (usually February) |
| May | Lei Day celebrations (1 May) |
| June | King Kamehameha Day celebrations (around 11 June) |
| July | Makawao Rodeo and paniolo parade (around 4 July) |
| September | Aloha Festivals events across the islands (usually September) |
| October | Maui County Fair in Kahului (usually late September or early October) |
| December | Humpback whale season begins (from about December) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in May and September–October, and the sights are quietest in September–October.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Winter (whale season) | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Spring | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Maui?
April to May and September to October are the best months to visit Maui: the weather is dry and sunny, the sea is calm and prices are lower than in winter or summer. December to March is the season for humpback whales but also the busiest and most expensive, with more rain on windward coasts. June to August is dry and sunny but busy with families.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Maui?
Usually in May and September–October. Sunny and calm, with lower rates; a good month for snorkelling and the Road to Hāna.
+What is the rainiest month in Maui?
January, with about 9 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Maui get?
The warmest month, July, averages highs of 31°C (88°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F).