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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21-27°C, pleasant with occasional rain showers. | peak | peak |
⚠ West Maui can experience higher rainfall. | |
| February | 21-27°C, mild with scattered showers. | peak | peak |
⚠ Book accommodations and flights well in advance. | |
| March | 21-28°C, warming up with less rain. | high | high |
⚠ Can still be busy with Spring Break travelers. | |
| April | 22-28°C, mostly sunny and pleasant. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Transition month with fewer crowds before summer. | |
| May | 22-29°C, warm and sunny. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Pre-summer vacation season offers good value. | |
| June | 23-30°C, hot and sunny. | high | high |
⚠ Start of the summer tourist season. | |
| July | 23-30°C, very hot and sunny. | peak | peak |
⚠ Can be uncomfortably hot for some; book activities early. | |
| August | 23-31°C, hot and humid. | peak | peak |
⚠ Hurricane season is active, though direct hits are rare. Very hot and humid. | |
| September | 23-30°C, still warm with decreasing humidity. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ A sweet spot between summer heat and winter rains. | |
| October | 22-29°C, pleasant and sunny. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Often considered one of the best months for weather and fewer crowds. | |
| November | 21-27°C, mild with increasing chance of rain. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Rainfall increases, especially on the windward side. | |
| December | 21-27°C, mild with frequent rain showers. | peak | peak |
⚠ High demand and prices due to Christmas and New Year holidays. |
Annual events worth timing your trip around
June
King Kamehameha Day Celebration
Parades and cultural events honoring the Hawaiian monarch.
April
Maui Onion Festival
Celebration of Maui's famous sweet onions with food and entertainment.
June
Kapalua Wine & Food Festival
A premier culinary event featuring renowned chefs and winemakers.
Ongoing (check schedule)
Na 'Aina Kai Botanical Gardens & Sculpture Park
Beautiful gardens with seasonal blooms and art installations.
Year-round
Haleakala National Park Sunrise
Requires reservations and an early start for a spectacular sunrise above the clouds.
November
Maui Jim Maui Invitational
Prestigious NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament.
Insider timing tips
- •While August is hurricane season, Maui's location makes direct hits rare; however, it's the hottest and most humid month, often with peak prices and crowds.
- •The shoulder seasons of April-May and September-October offer the best balance of excellent weather, moderate crowds, and reasonable prices.
- •West Maui (Ka'anapali, Lahaina) tends to be drier than the windward (Hana) side, a pattern that holds year-round but is more pronounced in wetter months.
- •Winter months (Dec-Mar) are prime whale watching season, driving up prices and crowds significantly, especially around holidays.
- •Avoid booking Maui for Thanksgiving week if you dislike crowds and high prices, as it coincides with the start of the busy winter season.
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