Season guide · Maui · United States
Maui in spring
April–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Forest & Kim Starr, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
Drier weather, calm seas, lower rates and fewer visitors — a sweet spot for snorkelling and driving. Expect highs up to 29°C (84°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F), with about 13 rainy days across April–May. April–May are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- April–May
- Temperatures
- 19°C (66°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 13
- Sea
- 25°C (77°F) to 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 28°C (82°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 8 | 12.6 h | 3/5 |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 | 13.1 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 29°C (84°F) against a yearly 29°C (84°F), and 13 of the year's roughly 77 rainy days fall in these 2 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- May: Lei Day celebrations (1 May)
Make the most of the weather
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
Island · South Maui
Molokini Crater snorkelling
A crescent-shaped, partly sunken volcanic crater about 5 km off the south coast, protected as a marine life conservation district.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Kids
- Nature
- Active
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
Day trips in spring
- Kahekili Highway and Kahakuloa (About 1.5–2 hours to drive the loop) — The narrow road around West Maui's northern tip passes the Nakalele Blowhole, sea cliffs and the tiny village of Kahakuloa below its headland.
- Honolulu and Pearl Harbor (About 40 minutes by plane) — A short flight puts Oʻahu's Pearl Harbor National Memorial, Waikīkī and ʻIolani Palace within a long day's reach.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Maui?
Yes: April–May are among the best months. Drier weather, calm seas, lower rates and fewer visitors — a sweet spot for snorkelling and driving.
+What is the weather like in Maui in spring?
Highs of up to 29°C (84°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F), with about 13 rainy days over the season.