MauiPhoto: John P Salvatore · CC BY-SA 4.0USA · North America
Best time to visit Maui
Maui pairs dream beaches, the scenic Road to Hana and the Haleakalā volcano. Warm and pleasant all year, with slightly wetter winter months.
Climate decision
Best travel months for Maui
Top recommendation
Next highest scores
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Latest 5-year values 2021–2025
Average of the five most recent complete years compared with the 1991–2025 climate average.
April · Wet days
14.2 days/month
1991–2025: 10 days/month
+4.2 days/month · higher
January · Mean daily maximum
24.2 °C
1991–2025: 23.4 °C
+0.8 °C · higher
December · Monthly precipitation
78.5 mm/month
1991–2025: 60.1 mm/month
+18.4 mm/month · higher
September · Sea temperature
26.8 °C
1991–2025: 26.7 °C
+0.1 °C · similar
October: 0/155 days at or above 30 °C; highest single value 28.4 °C.
Five-year historical sample, not a weather forecast or long-term climate trend. Individual hot days can be far above the monthly mean.
Annual profile · Balanced signals
Maui: no single climate figure decides
Choose a suitable temperature range first, then compare rain, sunshine and the intended trip style within that window.
Average daily highs vary by 3 °C and rainy days by 7.3. Temperature, dryness and sunshine should therefore be considered together.
The useful trade-off
Highest average daily high
August, September and October · 26.1 °C
Fewest rainy days
June · 6.5
Most sunshine
June · 8.8 h
Warmest sea
September · 26.7 °C
Month by month
Overall suitability per month. Tap a month for details.
All climate figures compared
The table is the complete accessible data view; the charts below highlight selected patterns.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Rain mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23 | 22 | 11 | 54 | 5.3 | 77 | 4.7 | 25 | 81 |
| February | 23 | 21 | 11 | 50 | 6.2 | 77 | 5.2 | 24 | 81 |
| March | 23 | 21 | 14 | 64 | 7.0 | 78 | 5.5 | 24 | 77 |
| April | 24 | 22 | 10 | 37 | 7.9 | 78 | 5.9 | 24 | 84 |
| May | 24 | 22 | 8 | 30 | 8.5 | 78 | 5.6 | 25 | 89 |
| June | 25 | 23 | 6 | 21 | 8.8 | 79 | 6.2 | 25 | 91 |
| July | 26 | 24 | 7 | 26 | 8.6 | 79 | 6.3 | 26 | 89 |
| August | 26 | 24 | 8 | 30 | 8.4 | 79 | 6.1 | 26 | 88 |
| September | 26 | 24 | 8 | 29 | 7.8 | 78 | 5.5 | 27 | 87 |
| October | 26 | 24 | 11 | 42 | 6.7 | 79 | 5.3 | 27 | 81 |
| November | 25 | 23 | 13 | 52 | 5.5 | 79 | 5.6 | 26 | 78 |
| December | 24 | 22 | 13 | 60 | 5.0 | 78 | 5.5 | 25 | 77 |
Climate through the year
Compare temperature, rainy days, sunshine and, for coastal destinations, sea temperature month by month.
Find a place to stay
Where to stay in Maui
Compare available stays, prices and cancellation terms for Maui on Booking.com.
Booking.comFind places to stayAffiliate link: there is no extra cost to you.
Useful next decisions
More comparisons
Similar destinations
The number is the overall climate score, not a similarity score.
Country and region
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Maui?
The strongest climate months are May, June, July, August. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.
Which month has the highest average daily maximum temperature in Maui?
Average daily maximum temperatures in Maui are practically tied in August, September and October at around 26 °C.
When is the sea warmest at Maui?
In September, at around 27 °C.