How warm is Maui in January?

Typical highs are about 81°F and the sea is about 77°F. Most swimmers find it comfortable.

Is January hurricane season in Maui?

No. Storm risk is very low in January.

How crowded is Maui in January?

Typically very busy, around New Year holiday and MLK weekend. The quietest months are usually September and October.

Maui in January

January is a middling month for Maui: a typical day grades A-, the 9th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 81°F, water around 77°F and about a 28% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (New Year holiday and MLK weekend).

Typical dayA-9th of 12 months

Highs / water81°FSea 77°F

Rain chance28%on a given day

Waves4.9 fttypical

CrowdsVery busyNew Year holiday

Storm riskVery lowoutside storm season

Maui month by month

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

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

Best beaches in Maui in January

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

Beach	Typical Jan	This week
The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas, Ka'anapali	A	SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas	A	SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
Aston Mahana at Kaanapali	A	SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
Paia Inn	A	SatA-SunB+MonA-TueAWedA-
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa	A	SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA-
Maui Seaside Hotel	A	SatA-SunB+MonA-TueAWedA-
Maui Schooner	A	SatASunA-MonATueAWedA
Hale Kamaole	A	SatA-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 January. Every destination in January.

Questions

Is January a good time to visit Maui?: January is a middling month for Maui: a typical day grades A-, the 9th best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 81°F, water around 77°F and about a 28% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (New Year holiday and MLK weekend).
How warm is Maui in January?: Typical highs are about 81°F and the sea is about 77°F. Most swimmers find it comfortable.
Is January hurricane season in Maui?: No. Storm risk is very low in January.
How crowded is Maui in January?: Typically very busy, around New Year holiday and MLK 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.