Maui vs Kauaʻi
Maui usually grades better in January, February and April, and the other months are close; Kauaʻi never beats it by a clear margin. In winter (December to February) the two are close (both A-).
Month by month
A typical day in each month (median resort). Bold: better by a clear margin.
| Month | Maui | Kauaʻi | Water | Rain chance | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | A- | A- | 77°F / 77°F | 28% / 40% | Very busy / Very busy | Very low / Very low |
| February | A- | A- | 75°F / 75°F | 25% / 36% | Very busy / Very busy | Very low / Very low |
| March | A- | A- | 75°F / 75°F | 23% / 37% | Very busy / Very busy | Very low / Very low |
| April | A | A- | 77°F / 75°F | 18% / 32% | Busy / Busy | Very low / Very low |
| May | A | A | 77°F / 77°F | 12% / 25% | Busy / Busy | Very low / Very low |
| June | A | A | 79°F / 79°F | 9% / 21% | Very busy / Very busy | Very low / Very low |
| July | A | A- | 79°F / 79°F | 10% / 24% | Packed / Packed | Very low / Very low |
| August | A | A- | 81°F / 81°F | 9% / 22% | Very busy / Very busy | Low / Low |
| September | A | A | 81°F / 81°F | 11% / 23% | Busy / Busy | Moderate / Moderate |
| October | A | A | 80°F / 79°F | 17% / 31% | Busy / Busy | Low / Low |
| November | A | A | 79°F / 79°F | 24% / 38% | Busy / Busy | Very low / Very low |
| December | A- | A- | 77°F / 77°F | 28% / 41% | Very busy / Very busy | Very low / Very low |
Pairs of values read Maui / Kauaʻi. From Veabird's year-ahead outlook: climate normals, the seasonal seaweed pattern, holiday crowds and storm history.
This week
Grades for the next few days at the resorts that usually do best this month.
Maui
- The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas, Ka'anapaliSatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
- The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort VillasSatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
- Aston Mahana at KaanapaliSatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
- Paia InnSatA-SunB+MonA-TueAWedA-
Kauaʻi
- OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & SpaSatB+SunA-MonA-TueB+WedA-
- The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort LihueSatB+SunA-MonA-TueB+WedA-
- Banyan Harbor ResortSatA-SunBMonB+TueB-WedB+
- Kauai InnSatA-SunBMonB+TueB-WedB+
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Questions
- Is Maui or Kauaʻi better?
- Maui usually grades better in January, February and April, and the other months are close; Kauaʻi never beats it by a clear margin. In winter (December to February) the two are close (both A-).
- Which has warmer water, Maui or Kauaʻi?
- Maui averages 78°F over the year and Kauaʻi 78°F. In January it is 77°F vs 77°F; in July 79°F vs 79°F.
- Which is less crowded?
- Maui is quietest in September and October; Kauaʻi in September and October.