Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Maui in May
Little changes in Maui from April: highs stay near 70°F (21°C), lows near 67°F (19°C), and about 1.5 in (37 mm) of rain falls.
May opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 90/100 (3rd of 12).
- Avg high
- 70°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 67°F (19°C)
- Rain
- 1.5 in (37 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 41%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 59 min
- Comfort score
- 90/100 · Great
What May feels like
Highs settle around 70°F (21°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
Lows average 67°F (19°C).
With 79% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Rain is moderate at about 1.5 in (37 mm) for the month.
It's breezy, with average winds near 12 mph (5.5 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around May
May is one of Maui's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 70°F, up from 69°F in April.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: January and May – September.
- Humidity season begins: 79% on average, up from 79% in April.
- Comfort improves from 86/100 in April to 90/100.
- May sits inside the Apr – Oct window our Hawaii Paradise route recommends.
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 70°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Quick-dry fabrics79% average humidity
- Windproof shellaverage wind 12 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Maui in May
May is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Kaʻanapali Beach
Long sandy beach with good snorkeling at Black Rock.
Why now May scores 90/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
ʻĪao Valley State Monument
Short paved walk to view the 1,200-ft ʻĪao Needle in a green valley.
Why now Highs near 70°F and 1.5 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Molokini Crater
Boat snorkel trip to a half-sunken crater with very clear water.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Mama's Fish House
Oceanfront Kuau restaurant that names the fisherman who caught your fish.
Road to Hana
Winding coastal drive with waterfalls, bamboo forest and lookouts.
Nearby in May
- Big Island in May~97 mi · highs 54°F, 5.4 in rain · 9°C (16°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Kailua & Lanikai in May~99 mi · highs 78°F, 1.3 in rain · 5°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Waikiki in May~103 mi · highs 80°F, 1.9 in rain · 6°C (10°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Oahu in May~116 mi · highs 78°F, 1.9 in rain · 5°C (8°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 May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Maui?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 90/100. Expect highs of 70°F (21°C) and 1.5 in (37 mm) of rain. May is inside the Apr – Oct window our Hawaii Paradise route recommends.
How hot is Maui in May?
Average highs are 70°F (21°C) and average lows 67°F (19°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Maui in May?
Not much: about 1.5 in (37 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 24.4 in (620 mm).
What should I pack for Maui in May?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 70°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), quick-dry fabrics (79% average humidity), windproof shell (average wind 12 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in May
- Hawaii Paradise Apr – Oct
Planning Maui in May?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.