Month guide · Maui · United States
Maui in July
What July 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-SA 3.0
Quick answer
July 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 13.3 hours of daylight. Warm and dry with family crowds; Honolua Bay snorkelling is usually at its best.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 13.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the 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 June (30°C (86°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:53
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 19:10
- Daylight
- About 13.3 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°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, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Makawao Rodeo and paniolo parade (around 4 July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Neighbourhood · Pāʻia and the North Shore
Pāʻia town
Stop for breakfast and fuel here at dawn on your way to Hāna, or come back in the evening for dinner.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
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
The sea averages 26°C (79°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 July a good time to visit Maui?
A quieter month with trade-offs, 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 July a good time to visit Maui?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Warm and dry with family crowds; Honolua Bay snorkelling is usually at its best.
+How warm is Maui in July?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Maui in July?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.