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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 | 20-26°C, pleasant with occasional rain showers, especially in the mountains. | peak | peak |
⚠ Road to Hana can be very wet and prone to landslides. | |
| February | 20-26°C, mild with scattered showers, ideal for whale watching. | peak | peak |
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| March | 21-27°C, transitioning to drier weather, still excellent for whale watching. | high | high |
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| April | 21-27°C, warm and sunny with minimal rain, ideal beach weather. | moderate | moderate |
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| May | 22-28°C, consistently sunny and warm, beginning of the dry season. | moderate | moderate |
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| June | 23-29°C, hot and sunny with very little rain. | high | high |
⚠ Can feel quite hot and humid, especially in leeward areas. | |
| July | 24-30°C, hottest and driest month, consistently sunny. | peak | peak |
⚠ Peak summer heat and crowds. | |
| August | 24-30°C, still very hot and dry, with chances of vog. | high | high |
⚠ Vog (volcanic smog) can be an issue, especially from the Big Island. | |
| September | 23-29°C, warm and sunny, beginning of the calmer seas. | moderate | moderate |
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| October | 23-29°C, generally sunny with occasional passing showers, pleasant temperatures. | moderate | moderate |
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| November | 21-27°C, increasing chance of rain, especially on windward side. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Hurricane season officially ends Nov 30, but late-season storms are possible. | |
| December | 20-26°C, cooler with more frequent rain showers, but still mild. | peak | peak |
⚠ High demand and prices due to holidays. |
Annual events worth timing your trip around
April
Maui Marathon
A scenic marathon, half-marathon, and 10k race along the coast.
May
Lei Day
Celebration of the Hawaiian lei with cultural events and competitions across the islands.
July
Maui Arts & Cultural Festival (MA'CF)
Showcasing local and international performing and visual arts.
June
Kapalua Wine & Food Festival
A premier culinary event featuring renowned chefs and vintners.
June
King Kamehameha Day Celebration
Honors the first king of the unified Hawaiian Islands with parades and cultural events.
November
Maui Jim Maui Invitational
A prestigious NCAA Division I men's college basketball tournament.
Ongoing (year-round)
Old Lahaina Luau
A traditional Hawaiian luau experience, though the venue was impacted by the 2023 fires.
Insider timing tips
- •The 'dry season' (May-October) is generally best for beach activities, but also brings peak crowds and prices, especially in July and August.
- •While winter (November-March) is the 'wet season,' rain is often localized to the mountains and windward coasts, leaving leeward beaches sunny.
- •The shoulder months of April-May and September-October offer a sweet spot with excellent weather, fewer crowds, and more reasonable prices.
- •Hurricane season officially runs from June 1 to November 30, with the highest risk typically in August and September, though direct hits are rare.
- •Vog (volcanic smog) from Kilauea on the Big Island can occasionally affect air quality on Maui, particularly in late summer and early fall.
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