How warm is Maui in September?

Typical highs are about 89°F and the sea is about 81°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.

Is September hurricane season in Maui?

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

How crowded is Maui in September?

Typically busy, around Labor Day weekend and Mexican Independence Day. The quietest months are usually September and October.

Maui in September

September is one of the best months to visit Maui: a typical day grades A, the 2nd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 89°F, water around 81°F and about a 11% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Labor Day weekend and Mexican Independence Day). It is hurricane season, with moderate storm risk.

Typical dayA2nd of 12 months

Highs / water89°FSea 81°F

Rain chance11%on a given day

Waves4.2 fttypical

CrowdsBusyLabor Day weekend

Storm riskModeratehurricane season

Maui month by month

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

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

Best beaches in Maui in September

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

Beach	Typical Sep	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 September. Every destination in September.

Questions

Is September a good time to visit Maui?: September is one of the best months to visit Maui: a typical day grades A, the 2nd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 89°F, water around 81°F and about a 11% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically busy (Labor Day weekend and Mexican Independence Day). It is hurricane season, with moderate storm risk.
How warm is Maui in September?: Typical highs are about 89°F and the sea is about 81°F. That is warm enough for long swims without a wetsuit.
Is September hurricane season in Maui?: September falls in the tropical storm season; the typical risk on a given day is moderate. It peaks in September. Travel insurance and flexible bookings help.
How crowded is Maui in September?: Typically busy, around Labor Day weekend and Mexican Independence Day. 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.