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Maui in March
What March is really like in Maui: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Boydsk2000, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
March is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Still good whale-watching, with spring-break visitors and some wet days.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea temperature
- 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in March
March is the 11th-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 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with February (27°C (81°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:34
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:35
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea
- 24°C (75°F)
Winter (whale season) (December–March). Humpback whales, big surf on north shores and the highest prices; rain is more frequent in East Maui.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in Maui, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Beach · Pāʻia and the North Shore
Hoʻokipa Beach Park
Watch from the lookout or the beach rather than swimming; keep a respectful distance from resting turtles.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Photo spot
- Kids
Aquarium · Māʻalaea
Maui Ocean Center
An aquarium at Māʻalaea Harbor dedicated to Hawaiian marine life, with live coral reef exhibits, a turtle lagoon and an open-ocean tank crossed by a walk-through acrylic tunnel where sharks and rays pass overhead.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
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 19°C and 9 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Maui?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, April–May and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Maui in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Maui?
It is a shoulder-season month. Still good whale-watching, with spring-break visitors and some wet days.
+How warm is Maui in March?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Maui in March?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.