Middle of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Maui in January
Little changes in Maui from December: highs stay near 68°F (20°C), lows near 65°F (18°C), and about 2.4 in (61 mm) of rain falls.
January opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 88/100 (6th of 12).
- Avg high
- 68°F (20°C)
- Avg low
- 65°F (18°C)
- Rain
- 2.4 in (61 mm)
- Humidity
- 77%
- Cloud cover
- 42%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 52 min
- Comfort score
- 88/100 · Great
What January feels like
Days are mild at around 68°F (20°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 65°F (18°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.4 in (61 mm).
Plan around January
January is one of Maui's best months on the climate data.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (January – March), which brings about 8.1 in (207 mm) in total.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: January and May – September.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by February, the score drops to 86/100.
- Comfort improves from 84/100 in December to 88/100.
- Our Hawaii Paradise route recommends Apr – Oct, so January falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for January
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 65°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.4 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Maui in January
January is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
ʻĪao Valley State Monument
Short paved walk to view the 1,200-ft ʻĪao Needle in a green valley.
Why now January scores 88/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Molokini Crater
Boat snorkel trip to a half-sunken crater with very clear water.
Why now Highs near 68°F and 2.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Twin Falls
Easy farm-trail walk to swimmable waterfalls at the start of the Hana drive.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Road to Hana
Winding coastal drive with waterfalls, bamboo forest and lookouts.
Mama's Fish House
Oceanfront Kuau restaurant that names the fisherman who caught your fish.
Nearby in January
- Big Island in January~97 mi · highs 50°F, 5.8 in rain · 10°C (18°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Kailua & Lanikai in January~99 mi · highs 76°F, 2.2 in rain · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Waikiki in January~103 mi · highs 77°F, 2.8 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Oahu in January~116 mi · highs 75°F, 2.8 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~154 m to Maui's ~662 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Maui in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Maui?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 88/100. Expect highs of 68°F (20°C) and 2.4 in (61 mm) of rain. Our Hawaii Paradise route recommends Apr – Oct, so January is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Maui in January?
Average highs are 68°F (20°C) and average lows 65°F (18°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Maui in January?
Some: about 2.4 in (61 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 24.4 in (620 mm).
What should I pack for Maui in January?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 65°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.4 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Maui in January?
Share this January plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.