Maui or Bora Bora in August?
On climate data, Maui comes out ahead overall in August. See the per-criterion details below.
MauiPhoto: John P Salvatore · CC BY-SA 4.0
Bora BoraPhoto: The TerraMar Project · CC BY 2.0Key figures in August
| Criterion | Maui | Bora Bora |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 26 °C | 26 °C |
| Average daily low | 24 °C | 25 °C |
| Sea | 26 °C | 27 °C ★ |
| Rainy days | 8 rainy days (est.) ★ | 10 rainy days (est.) |
| Sun | 8 h/day ★ | 6 h/day |
| Humidity | 79 % | 77 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Maui is drier, with about 2 fewer rainy days.
Maui or Bora Bora in August: the short answer
In August, Maui comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Maui 88/100 vs Bora Bora 82/100). 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 August as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Maui averages a climate score of 84/100, Bora Bora 70/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in August, side by side
The average daily high is about 26 °C in Maui and 26 °C in Bora Bora — about the same. Average daily lows are around 24 °C versus 25 °C.
On rain, Maui sees about 8 rainy days in August and Bora Bora about 10 — drier in Maui. Maui gets more sunshine (8 vs 6 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In August the water is about 26 °C at Maui and 27 °C at Bora Bora — warmer for swimming at Bora Bora. Over the year, Maui is comfortable for swimming (from ~21 °C) in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, Bora Bora in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. Peak sea warmth is September for Maui and March for Bora Bora.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Maui records roughly 121 rainy days and Bora Bora about 193 — the drier of the two overall is Maui. At their sunniest, Maui reaches about 9 hours of sun a day (June) and Bora Bora about 8 (November). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Maui is at its best in May, June, July and August, while Bora Bora peaks in June, July, August and September. 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 August scores for each travel style:
Beach & swimming: Maui scores higher in August (Maui 94 vs Bora Bora 88).
City breaks: Maui scores higher in August (Maui 88 vs Bora Bora 83).
Active & hiking: Maui scores higher in August (Maui 72 vs Bora Bora 66).
Family: Maui scores higher in August (Maui 91 vs Bora Bora 87).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In August, Maui leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Maui carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.