How warm is Maui in October?

Typical highs are about 87°F and the sea is about 80°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.

Is October hurricane season in Maui?

October falls in the tropical storm season; the typical risk on a given day is low. It peaks in September. Travel insurance and flexible bookings help.

How crowded is Maui in October?

Typically busy. The quietest months are usually September and October.

Maui in October

October is one of the best months to visit Maui: a typical day grades A, the 1st best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 87°F, water around 80°F and about a 17% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy.

Typical dayA1st of 12 months

Highs / water87°FSea 80°F

Rain chance17%on a given day

Waves3.7 fttypical

CrowdsBusyno big holidays

Storm riskLowhurricane season

Maui month by month

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

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

Best beaches in Maui in October

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

Beach	Typical Oct	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 October. Every destination in October.

Questions

Is October a good time to visit Maui?: October is one of the best months to visit Maui: a typical day grades A, the 1st best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 87°F, water around 80°F and about a 17% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy.
How warm is Maui in October?: Typical highs are about 87°F and the sea is about 80°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
Is October hurricane season in Maui?: October falls in the tropical storm season; the typical risk on a given day is low. It peaks in September. Travel insurance and flexible bookings help.
How crowded is Maui in October?: Typically busy. 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.