Start of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Maui in October
Little changes in Maui from September: highs stay near 73°F (23°C), lows near 69°F (21°C), and about 2.2 in (55 mm) of rain falls.
It scores 86/100 for comfort, 9th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 73°F (23°C)
- Avg low
- 69°F (21°C)
- Rain
- 2.2 in (55 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 46%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 31 min
- Comfort score
- 86/100 · Great
What October feels like
Days are warm, averaging 73°F (23°C).
After dark, temperatures fall to about 69°F (21°C).
Humidity averages 79%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
About 2.2 in (55 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's October.
It's breezy, with average winds near 12 mph (5.3 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around October
October is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (January and May – September).
- Comfort slips from 91/100 in September to 86/100.
- October sits inside the Apr – Oct window our Hawaii Paradise route recommends.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clothes73°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Quick-dry fabrics79% average humidity
- Windproof shellaverage wind 12 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Maui in October
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Haleakalā National Park
Watch sunrise from 10,000 ft above the clouds, then hike into the crater.
Why now October scores 86/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Twin Falls
Easy farm-trail walk to swimmable waterfalls at the start of the Hana drive.
Why now Highs near 73°F and 2.2 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.
Maui Brewing Co. Kihei
Big brewery taproom and restaurant pouring Bikini Blonde and coconut porter.
Paia Fish Market
Casual counter for fresh fish plates and tacos in surf-town Paia.
Nearby in October
- Big Island in October~97 mi · highs 55°F, 5.3 in rain · 10°C (17°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Kailua & Lanikai in October~99 mi · highs 80°F, 2.2 in rain · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Waikiki in October~103 mi · highs 82°F, 2.9 in rain · 5°C (10°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Oahu in October~116 mi · highs 80°F, 2.9 in rain · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, wetter
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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Maui?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 86/100 against a best of 91 in January and May – September. Expect highs of 73°F (23°C) and 2.2 in (55 mm) of rain. October is inside the Apr – Oct window our Hawaii Paradise route recommends.
How hot is Maui in October?
Average highs are 73°F (23°C) and average lows 69°F (21°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Maui in October?
Not much: about 2.2 in (55 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 24.4 in (620 mm).
What should I pack for Maui in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (73°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), quick-dry fabrics (79% average humidity), windproof shell (average wind 12 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in October
- Hawaii Paradise Apr – Oct
Planning Maui in October?
Share this October plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.