Kona or Maui in March?
On climate data, Maui comes out ahead overall in March. See the per-criterion details below.
KonaPhoto: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0
MauiPhoto: John P Salvatore · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in March
| Criterion | Kona | Maui |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 25 °C | 23 °C |
| Average daily low | 23 °C | 21 °C |
| Sea | 25 °C ★ | 24 °C |
| Rainy days | 17 rainy days (est.) | 14 rainy days (est.) ★ |
| Sun | 7 h/day | 7 h/day |
| Humidity | 74 % | 78 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Kona is about 2 °C warmer by day.
- Maui is drier, with about 3 fewer rainy days.
Kona or Maui in March: the short answer
In March, Maui comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Kona 74/100 vs Maui 77/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on March as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Kona averages a climate score of 79/100, Maui 84/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in March, side by side
The average daily high is about 25 °C in Kona and 23 °C in Maui — warmer in Kona. Average daily lows are around 23 °C versus 21 °C.
On rain, Kona sees about 17 rainy days in March and Maui about 14 — drier in Maui. Sunshine is comparable (7 vs 7 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In March the water is about 25 °C at Kona and 24 °C at Maui — warmer for swimming at Kona. Over the year, Kona is comfortable for swimming (from ~21 °C) in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, Maui in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. Peak sea warmth is September for Kona and September for Maui.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Kona records roughly 153 rainy days and Maui about 121 — the drier of the two overall is Maui. At their sunniest, Kona reaches about 9 hours of sun a day (July) and Maui about 9 (June). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Kona is at its best in January, February, April and July, while Maui peaks in May, June, July and August. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the March scores for each travel style:
Beach & swimming: Kona scores higher in March (Kona 80 vs Maui 79).
City breaks: Maui scores higher in March (Kona 73 vs Maui 82).
Active & hiking: Maui scores higher in March (Kona 61 vs Maui 70).
Family: Kona scores higher in March (Kona 77 vs Maui 76).
Verdict: which should you pick?
There is no single winner — it depends on your month and your priority. For March specifically, use the head-to-head above; over the year, Maui carries the slightly higher overall climate score. Choose Kona if its strong months and profile match your plan, Maui if its do. The month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.