Maui vs Los Cabos
Maui usually grades better in August and September, and the other months are close; Los Cabos 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 | Los Cabos | Water | Rain chance | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | A- | A- | 77°F / 72°F | 28% / 5% | Very busy / Very busy | Very low / Very low |
| February | A- | A- | 75°F / 70°F | 25% / 3% | Very busy / Very busy | Very low / Very low |
| March | A- | A- | 75°F / 70°F | 23% / 1% | Very busy / Packed | Very low / Very low |
| April | A | A | 77°F / 72°F | 18% / 0% | Busy / Busy | Very low / Very low |
| May | A | A | 77°F / 75°F | 12% / 0% | Busy / Busy | Very low / Very low |
| June | A | A | 79°F / 79°F | 9% / 2% | Very busy / Busy | Very low / Very low |
| July | A | A- | 79°F / 82°F | 10% / 8% | Packed / Busy | Very low / Low |
| August | A | A- | 81°F / 84°F | 9% / 15% | Very busy / Moderate | Low / Moderate |
| September | A | A- | 81°F / 84°F | 11% / 18% | Busy / Moderate | Moderate / High |
| October | A | A | 80°F / 82°F | 17% / 8% | Busy / Busy | Low / Low |
| November | A | A | 79°F / 79°F | 24% / 5% | Busy / Busy | Very low / Very low |
| December | A- | A | 77°F / 74°F | 28% / 5% | Very busy / Very busy | Very low / Very low |
Pairs of values read Maui / Los Cabos. 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-
Los Cabos
- Krystal Grand Los CabosSatDSunCMonBTueA-WedB+
- Hotel Riu Santa FeSatD+SunDMonBTueBWedB
- The Ridge at Playa GrandeSatD+SunDMonBTueBWedB
- Solmar ResortSatD+SunDMonBTueBWedB
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 Los Cabos better?
- Maui usually grades better in August and September, and the other months are close; Los Cabos never beats it by a clear margin. In winter (December to February) the two are close (both A-).
- Which has warmer water, Maui or Los Cabos?
- Maui averages 78°F over the year and Los Cabos 77°F. In January it is 77°F vs 72°F; in July 79°F vs 82°F.
- Which is less crowded?
- Maui is quietest in September and October; Los Cabos in August and September.