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January and May – September are the best time to visit Maui on the climate data: August scores 91/100, with highs around 73°F (23°C) and 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain. February, April and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are March and November & December, mainly because of humidity.
Highs run from 67°F to 73°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 24.4 in (620 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 68°F20°C | 67°F20°C | 68°F20°C | 69°F20°C | 70°F21°C | 71°F22°C | 72°F22°C | 73°F23°C | 73°F23°C | 73°F23°C | 71°F22°C | 69°F21°C |
| Avg low | 65°F18°C | 64°F18°C | 64°F18°C | 65°F19°C | 67°F19°C | 68°F20°C | 69°F20°C | 69°F21°C | 70°F21°C | 69°F21°C | 68°F20°C | 66°F19°C |
| Rain | 2.4 in61 mm | 2.5 in63 mm | 3.3 in83 mm | 1.9 in47 mm | 1.5 in37 mm | 1.1 in28 mm | 1.3 in32 mm | 1.6 in40 mm | 1.5 in38 mm | 2.2 in55 mm | 2.6 in65 mm | 2.8 in71 mm |
| Humidity | 77% | 78% | 79% | 79% | 79% | 79% | 79% | 79% | 78% | 79% | 79% | 79% |
| Cloud | 42% | 47% | 53% | 48% | 41% | 41% | 40% | 36% | 39% | 46% | 48% | 46% |
| Comfort | 88 | 86 | 80 | 86 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 86 | 84 | 84 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~154 m (505 ft) to Maui's ~662 m (2,172 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
Temperatures barely move through the year in Maui (highs stay between 67°F and 73°F), so rain is what really separates the seasons.
Temperatures hold fairly even, with highs of 69–73°F (20–23°C). It's the driest half, with only about 8.7 in (222 mm) of rain, 36% of the year's total. May – September feel humid, with humidity near 79%. May – September are among the best-scoring months (season average 90/100).
Expect steady highs of 67–73°F (20–23°C). It's the wettest half, with about 15.7 in (398 mm) of rain, 64% of the year's total. October & November feel humid, with humidity near 79%. Comfort peaks here: January ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 85/100.
By comfort score: 12 Great. Tap a month for its own guide.
January and May – September are the best time to visit Maui on the climate data: August scores 91/100, with highs around 73°F (23°C) and 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain. February, April and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are March and November & December, mainly because of humidity.
March is the wettest month, averaging about 3.3 in (83 mm) of rain. June is the driest, with about 1.1 in (28 mm). The yearly total is around 24.4 in (620 mm).
February is the coldest, with average lows of 64°F (18°C) and highs of 67°F (20°C). The warmest is September, with average highs of 73°F (23°C).
Yes for much of the year: humidity averages 79% annually, and May – November combine warmth with 75%+ humidity, which feels sticky.
The wettest three-month stretch is January – March, with about 8.1 in (207 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is May – July, with about 3.8 in (97 mm).
Poll the group on January and May – September dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
