Maui in January
Weather, crowds, and prices — and whether January is your month.
Quick answer · Peak season
Whale season at full song; expect winter rates and occasional passing rain. Expect highs around 81°F, regular showers, peak crowds, and peak prices.
81/65°F
Typical high / low
Regular showers
Rain
Peak crowds
Crowds
Peak prices
Prices
The bigger picture for Maui
- Best overall: April-May and September-October: great weather, fewer crowds, better rates.
- Best value: May and October — the classic shoulder months.
- Watch out for: None serious — winter brings occasional windward rain and peak prices.
Maui month by month
| Month | High/Low | Rain | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January ← | 81/65° | Regular showers | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
| February | 81/64° | Regular showers | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
| March | 82/65° | Regular showers | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
| April | 83/67° | Occasional showers | Busy | Above average |
| May | 85/68° | Very little rain | Moderate | Good value |
| June | 87/70° | Very little rain | Busy | Above average |
| July | 88/71° | Very little rain | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
| August | 88/72° | Very little rain | Peak crowds | Above average |
| September | 88/71° | Very little rain | Moderate | Good value |
| October | 87/70° | Occasional showers | Moderate | Good value |
| November | 84/68° | Regular showers | Moderate | Good value |
| December | 81/66° | Regular showers | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
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