When is the best time to visit Maui? While we think any time of the year is a great time to visit, certain seasons offer different weather and different things to do on the island. It also depends on what you are coming to Maui for. Some come to take a break from the cold winters up north during the months of December and January while others want to bring the kids along for a summer vacation. Whatever your reasons, here are our tips for when is the best time to visit Maui.
The eweather in Maui offers a mild tropical climate that makes the island enjoyable year-round. With temperatures ranging in the 70s and 80s (Fahrenheit), Maui only has two seasons; winter and summer, with only a few degrees separating the two.
The winter season – November through March tends to be a bit cooler and rainier. The summer season – April through October, is a bit warmer and drier.
Another thing to consider when traveling to Maui is our hurricane season, which is June through November. While hurricanes rarely make landfall on the Hawaii Islands, it is always good to know when the season is when booking your trip.
Winter – (December, January, February)
High season
Winter in Maui tends to be the busiest season for travel on the island. Mostly because people are using this time to escape the cold and enjoy the holidays at the beach! One of the biggest attractions during the winter is whale watching. Humpback whales migrate to the warm waters of Hawaii and are easier to spot as they breach near land.
A popular activity during the winter is to book a whale watching cruise, so you can experience them up close. Peak months for whale watching include January with the season lasting from December through May.
Note: Holiday season, roughly December 20th – January 4th is the highest of the high season in Maui!
December
- The lighting of the Banyan Tree in Lahaina
January
- PGA Tour
February
- Chinese New Year Festival
- Maui Whale Festival
Spring – (March, April, May)
Low season
As you enter the spring season in Maui, winter crowds have subsided, and spring weather is enjoyable. Whale watching is still in season during the springtime in Maui, all the way through May. There are also several notable events that take place during the spring that are worth planning your vacation around.
March
- Lahaina Whale and Ocean Arts Festival
- Prince Kuhio Festival
April
- Maui Steel Guitar Festival
- Lahaina Banyan Tree Celebration
May
- May Day is Lei Day
- Maui Brewers Festival
Summer – (June, July, August)
High season
Who wouldn’t love a summer vacation in Maui? As another popular time to visit, summer in Maui is typically filled with families who are on summer break. Summer in Maui offers plenty to do, which is also another reason this is one of the high seasons for visiting. A popular activity during the summer in Maui is snorkeling. The shores of Maui offer visitors a chance to get up close to colorful fish and coral.
June
- Maui County AgFest
- Wa’a Kiakahi Canoe Festival
- Kapalua Wine & Food Festival
- Kamehameha Day Celebration
- Cycle to the Sun
July
- 4th of July Fireworks
August
- Seed to Cup Coffee Festival
- Hana Cultural Center & Museum Ho’olaulea
Fall – (September, October, November)
Low season
Put behind the warmer days and the crowds of tourists of the summer season and enjoy the quiet and cooler days of fall in Maui.
September
- Festivals of Aloha
- Maui Ukulele Festival
October
- Maui County Fair
- Maui Marathon
- Hawaii Food & Wine Festival
- Halloween in Lahaina
November
- Made in Maui County Festival
Stay at Kahana Sunset
No matter what the season, create magical moments in Maui with a stay at Kahana Sunset. Our beautiful condo rentals bring you close to the wonderment and beauty of Maui with our ideal location along the Kahana Bay. Plan your Maui vacation with Kahana Sunset and we’ll see you this season!