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Maui in February
What February is really like in Maui: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 11.4 hours of daylight. Whales are everywhere and prices stay high; the south side is usually sunny while Hāna is wet.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Maui: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 29°C (84°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 28 days. Compared with January (27°C (81°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs stay near 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:55
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:24
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Sea
- 24°C (75°F)
Autumn (September–November). Warm sea and quiet beaches in September and October; rain starts to return in November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 5 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
- Maui Whale Festival (usually February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time 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
Beach · Wailea
Mākena Big Beach (Oneloa)
In Mākena State Park, Big Beach is about 1 km of undeveloped golden sand backed by kiawe trees, with a cinder cone at its northern end.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Photo spot
- Couples
- Outdoors
Experience · Upcountry (Makawao and Kula)
Upcountry farms and ʻUlupalakua
Combine it with a Haleakalā sunset rather than sunrise, so you drive the farm roads in daylight.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Views
- Couples
- Off the beaten path
The sea averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Maui.
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 18°C and 8 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Maui?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–May and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Maui in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Maui?
It is a shoulder-season month. Whales are everywhere and prices stay high; the south side is usually sunny while Hāna is wet.
+How warm is Maui in February?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Maui in February?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.