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Best time to visit Maui
Month-by-month weather, crowds, prices, and festival calendar — so you know exactly when to book.
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Best time to visit Maui, United States
Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, prices, and seasonal highlights.
| Month | Score | Weather | Crowds | Prices | Highlights |
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| January | 21-26°C, pleasant with occasional trade wind showers. | peak | peak |
⚠ High season means booking well in advance. | |
| February | 21-26°C, warm and sunny with brief showers. | peak | peak |
⚠ Book accommodations and rental cars months ahead. | |
| March | 21-27°C, sunny and warm with passing showers. | high | high |
⚠ Spring Break crowds can increase prices and density. | |
| April | 22-27°C, consistently sunny and warm. | moderate | moderate |
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| May | 23-28°C, sunny and pleasant with gentle trade winds. | moderate | moderate |
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| June | 24-29°C, hot and sunny, occasional brief showers. | high | high |
⚠ Summer crowds begin to build. | |
| July | 24-30°C, very warm and sunny. | peak | peak |
⚠ Peak summer vacation time, expect high prices and crowds. | |
| August | 25-31°C, consistently hot and sunny. | peak | peak |
⚠ Hottest month, can be very humid. | |
| September | 24-29°C, warm and sunny with fewer trade wind showers. | moderate | moderate |
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| October | 23-28°C, pleasant, sunny, and warm. | moderate | moderate |
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| November | 22-27°C, mild and pleasant with increasing chance of rain. | moderate | moderate |
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| December | 21-26°C, mild with frequent rain showers, especially in the mountains. | peak | peak |
⚠ Christmas and New Year's week are extremely busy and expensive. |
Annual events worth timing your trip around
December
Whale Watching Season
Humpback whales migrate to Maui's warm waters to breed and calve.
April
Maui Marathon
A scenic race along the coast, attracting runners of all levels.
June
Kapalua Wine & Food Festival
A celebration of Maui's culinary scene with wine tastings and chef demonstrations.
Year-round
Old Lahaina Luau
A traditional Hawaiian luau offering cultural performances and local cuisine.
Insider timing tips
- •Trade winds are most consistent from April to October, providing natural cooling.
- •The leeward (west and south) sides of Maui are generally drier than the windward (east) sides.
- •While technically hurricane season runs from June to November, direct hits on Maui are historically rare.
- •Prices surge dramatically during Christmas/New Year's and mid-June through August.
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