The Best Time to Visit Maui

Month-by-month weather, crowds, and prices, maintained by Mahalo Travels and reviewed by Courtney Geisel, Travel Advisor.

Quick answer

April-May and September-October: great weather, fewer crowds, better rates. For the lowest prices, look at May and October: the classic shoulder months. Between the cheapest and priciest months, the same week-long trip for two can differ by $2,300.

Best overall

April-May and September-October: great weather, fewer crowds, better rates

Best value

May and October: the classic shoulder months

Worth knowing

None serious: winter brings occasional windward rain and peak prices

Maui month by month

Every month links to its full guide. Trip prices are a 7-night estimate for two from our live pricing data, the same numbers our cost breakdown and instant calculator use.

Month	Temps (hi/lo)	Rain	Crowds	Week for two	Verdict	Notes
January	81/65°	Regular showers	Peak crowds	$6,200	Peak season	Whale season at full song; expect winter rates and occasional passing rain.
February	81/64°	Regular showers	Peak crowds	$6,100	Peak season	Peak whales, peak prices; south-shore beaches stay driest.
March	82/65°	Regular showers	Peak crowds	$5,900	Peak season	Whales linger; spring break fills the resorts.
April	83/67°	Occasional showers	Busy	$5,150	Good	The turn: crowds ease, ocean calms, rates soften.
May	85/68°	Very little rain	Moderate	$5,100	Great value	A near-perfect value month: dry, calm, and quiet.
June	87/70°	Very little rain	Busy	$6,050	Good	Dry summer begins; calm water island-wide.
July	88/71°	Very little rain	Peak crowds	$6,350	Peak season	Family high season; book Haleakala sunrise early.
August	88/72°	Very little rain	Peak crowds	$6,100	Good	Warm and dry; crowds taper late month.
September	88/71°	Very little rain	Moderate	$4,800	Great value	Locals' favorite: summer weather without summer crowds.
October	87/70°	Occasional showers	Moderate	$5,000	Great value	Still lovely; the year's best combination of price and conditions.
November	84/68°	Regular showers	Moderate	$5,350	Good	Shoulder calm before holidays; first whales arrive late month.
December	81/66°	Regular showers	Peak crowds	$7,100	Peak season	Holiday peak pricing; whales return in force.

Our picks, by priority

If you want the best of everything

May, September, October hit the sweet spot: dry-season weather at below-peak prices. These are the months Courtney recommends first when travelers have flexible dates.

If price drives the decision

May, September bring the lowest rates of the year.

If you're going in peak season anyway

January, February, March, July, December are the premium months: the best odds of perfect weather, and the highest prices and crowds. Book 6 to 9 months out; this is when the good rooms genuinely sell through.

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FAQs

What is the best month to visit Maui?

April-May and September-October: great weather, fewer crowds, better rates. If we had to pick, May, September, October deliver the best balance of weather, crowds, and price.

What is the cheapest time to visit Maui?

May and October: the classic shoulder months. The absolute lowest rates usually land in May, September.

What is the worst time to visit Maui?

There's no truly bad month. None serious: winter brings occasional windward rain and peak prices

How far ahead should I book a Maui trip?

For peak months (January, February, March, July, December), book 6 to 9 months out; the well-reviewed properties genuinely sell through. Shoulder and value months are more forgiving, 3 to 5 months is usually fine, and a travel advisor watching rates weekly will catch the promotions either way.

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