Best time to visit Maui
The best time to visit Maui is usually September, October and November, when a typical day grades A, A and A. February and March are the weakest (A- and A-). The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
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Maui month by month
| Month | Typical day | High | Water | Rain chance | Waves | Crowds | Storm risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | A- | 81°F | 77°F | 28% | 4.9 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| February | A- | 81°F | 75°F | 25% | 4.7 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| March | A- | 82°F | 75°F | 23% | 4.4 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| April | A | 83°F | 77°F | 18% | 4 ft | Busy | Very low |
| May | A | 85°F | 77°F | 12% | 4.2 ft | Busy | Very low |
| June | A | 87°F | 79°F | 9% | 4 ft | Very busy | Very low |
| July | A | 88°F | 79°F | 10% | 4 ft | Packed | Very low |
| August | A | 89°F | 81°F | 9% | 4.3 ft | Very busy | Low |
| September | A | 89°F | 81°F | 11% | 4.2 ft | Busy | Moderate |
| October | A | 87°F | 80°F | 17% | 3.7 ft | Busy | Low |
| November | A | 85°F | 79°F | 24% | 4.2 ft | Busy | Very low |
| December | A- | 82°F | 77°F | 28% | 4.3 ft | Very busy | Very low |
Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 35 resorts here (median resort). Grades weigh seaweed, temperature, rain, sun, water, waves, wind, UV, crowds, storm risk and travel safety.
Best beaches in Maui
Resorts with the best typical September, and their grades for the next few days.
- The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas, Ka'anapali Sep ASatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
- The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas Sep ASatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
- Aston Mahana at Kaanapali Sep ASatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
- Paia Inn Sep ASatA-SunB+MonA-TueAWedA-
- Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa Sep ASatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
- Maui Seaside Hotel Sep ASatA-SunB+MonA-TueAWedA-
- Maui Schooner Sep ASatASunA-MonATueAWedA
- Hale Kamaole Sep ASatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.
Questions
- When is the best time to visit Maui?
- The best time to visit Maui is usually September, October and November, when a typical day grades A, A and A. February and March are the weakest (A- and A-). The quietest months are September and October, and storm risk peaks in September.
- When is the cheapest and least crowded time to visit Maui?
- Crowds are usually lightest in September and October and heaviest in March and July (US summer school break, Mexico summer vacation and Independence Day (US)). Quieter months usually mean lower hotel rates.
- When is hurricane season in Maui?
- Storm risk runs from about August to October and peaks in September.
- When is the water warmest in Maui?
- The sea is warmest in August and September (about 81°F) and coolest in February and March (about 75°F).