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Maui in February

February is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to Maui: a typical day grades A-, the 11th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 81°F, water around 75°F and about a 25% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend).

Typical dayA-11th of 12 months
Highs / water81°FSea 75°F
Rain chance25%on a given day
Waves4.7 fttypical
CrowdsVery busyMardi Gras / Carnaval
Storm riskVery lowoutside storm season

Maui month by month

Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.

January: A- · February: A- · March: A-. The best months are usually September, October and November, and the weakest are February and March.

Best beaches in Maui in February

Resorts with the best typical February, and their grades for the next few days.

BeachTypical FebThis week
The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas, Ka'anapaliASatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort VillasASatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
Aston Mahana at KaanapaliASatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
Paia InnASatA-SunB+MonA-TueAWedA-
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and SpaASatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
Maui Seaside HotelASatA-SunB+MonA-TueAWedA-
Maui SchoonerASatASunA-MonATueAWedA
Hale KamaoleASatA-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.

How it compares

Maui is among the best-graded beach destinations in February. Every destination in February.

Questions

Is February a good time to visit Maui?
February is one of the weakest months for a beach trip to Maui: a typical day grades A-, the 11th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 81°F, water around 75°F and about a 25% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend).
How warm is Maui in February?
Typical highs are about 81°F and the sea is about 75°F. Most swimmers find it comfortable.
Is February hurricane season in Maui?
No. Storm risk is very low in February.
How crowded is Maui in February?
Typically very busy, around Mardi Gras / Carnaval and Presidents' Day weekend. The quietest months are usually September and October.

Plan it

Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 35 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.

Coordinates approximate; forecasts are estimates, not safety guidance.