Month guide · Maui · United States
Maui in November
What November 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 3.0
Quick answer
November is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 11.1 hours of daylight. Rainy season begins, mostly on windward coasts; the first whales arrive late in the month and Thanksgiving week is busy.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in November
November is the 7th-warmest month in Maui: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 29°C (84°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with October (30°C (86°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs drop to around 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:36
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:45
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot, dry and sunny on the leeward coasts with the calmest snorkelling, but busy with families.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: November is one of the pricier months.
Events in November
November has no major recurring festival in Maui, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · East Maui
Road to Hāna
Leave by 7am, fill the tank in Pāʻia, pull over to let locals pass, and never park in or walk along the narrow road.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Nature
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Nature · Kīpahulu
Pīpīwai Trail and Waimoku Falls
In the Kīpahulu district of Haleakalā National Park, south of Hāna, this roughly 6 km round-trip trail climbs past a giant banyan and through a dense bamboo forest on boardwalks to Waimoku Falls, which drops about 120 metres down a sheer rock wall.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Active
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Beach · Hāna
Waiʻānapanapa State Park
Walk the coastal trail south from the beach for sea arches and fewer people.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Nature
- Photo spot
- 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
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Maui.
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 20°C and 8 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November 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 November a good time to visit Maui?
It is a shoulder-season month. Rainy season begins, mostly on windward coasts; the first whales arrive late in the month and Thanksgiving week is busy.
+How warm is Maui in November?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Maui in November?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.