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Maui, United States · Tropical

Maui: best months to visit

July (8.7/10) · February (7.6/10).

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 20.80°N · 156.32°W
⚡ Quick answer
July
Depends on your goals
8.7/10
☀️ Jul
Top score (8.7/10)
🌤️ Jun
Alt. (8.6/10)
Feb
Plus rude (7.6/10)
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV☀️ Dry all year
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Decide

When to visit Maui?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Maui, July and June clearly stand out. February concentrates the least favourable conditions.
Top & avoid
🏆 July · 8.7 June · 8.6 August · 8.6 September · 8.5 February · 7.6
7.9
Jan
7.6
Feb
7.8
Mar
7.8
Apr
8.2
May
8.6
Jun
8.7
Jul
8.6
Aug
8.5
Sep
8.1
Oct
8.0
Nov
8.0
Dec
Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Maui offers 12 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 8.7 in July vs 7.6 in February.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

Compare the 12 months By your project

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 12 comfortable months (Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec)
MonthT° minT° maxRain %mm/daySunScoreVerdict
☀️ January →15°C22°C21%2.7mm6.9h7.9/10Best period
☀️ February →15°C22°C34%5.8mm6.4h7.6/10Best period
☀️ March →16°C22°C26%3.1mm6.7h7.8/10Best period
☀️ April →17°C23°C31%5.0mm7.1h7.8/10Best period
☀️ May →17°C24°C24%2.8mm7.8h8.2/10Best period
☀️ June →18°C25°C17%1.5mm8.5h8.6/10Best period
☀️ July →19°C26°C16%1.5mm8.6h8.7/10Best period
☀️ August →19°C26°C20%3.1mm8.2h8.6/10Best period
☀️ September →19°C26°C20%2.1mm7.5h8.5/10Best period
☀️ October →19°C25°C26%3.5mm6.8h8.1/10Best period
☀️ November →18°C24°C23%2.8mm6.6h8.0/10Best period
☀️ December →17°C23°C25%4.0mm6.6h8.0/10Best period
☀️ January
7.9/10
T°15°C / 22°C
Rain %21%
Sun6.9h
Best period
☀️ February
7.6/10
T°15°C / 22°C
Rain %34%
Sun6.4h
Best period
☀️ March
7.8/10
T°16°C / 22°C
Rain %26%
Sun6.7h
Best period
☀️ April
7.8/10
T°17°C / 23°C
Rain %31%
Sun7.1h
Best period
☀️ May
8.2/10
T°17°C / 24°C
Rain %24%
Sun7.8h
Best period
☀️ June
8.6/10
T°18°C / 25°C
Rain %17%
Sun8.5h
Best period
☀️ July
8.7/10
T°19°C / 26°C
Rain %16%
Sun8.6h
Best period
☀️ August
8.6/10
T°19°C / 26°C
Rain %20%
Sun8.2h
Best period
☀️ September
8.5/10
T°19°C / 26°C
Rain %20%
Sun7.5h
Best period
☀️ October
8.1/10
T°19°C / 25°C
Rain %26%
Sun6.8h
Best period
☀️ November
8.0/10
T°18°C / 24°C
Rain %23%
Sun6.6h
Best period
☀️ December
8.0/10
T°17°C / 23°C
Rain %25%
Sun6.6h
Best period
📊 Quick read
Optimal window
Jan → Dec
Good transition
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Tough period
none
🌡️ Detailed conditions (July)
🌡️ Feel
Warm
☀️ UV
8.2 · Very strong
💧 Humidity feel
17°C · Pleasant
☔ Rain
16% · 1.5 mm/day
🌅 Sunshine
8.6h/day
10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Maui

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

T° maxT° meanT° min14°16°18°20°22°24°26°201620172018201920202021202220232024202525.2° — decade peak (2025)+-0.14°C / decade
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For your trip

A few angles depending on what kind of trip you are planning.

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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · United States

🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencyUS Dollar ($)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 26°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 22°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘFebruary · 34%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Location

Where is Maui ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Tropical climate with a 8.7 → 7.6 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
20.80°N · 156.32°W
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Maui?
July is the best month with 26.0°C highs, 19.0°C lows, 8.6h of sunshine and 16.0% rainy days. The months of July & June offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Maui get in July?
Maui averages 8.6 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.3/10.
What is the rainiest month in Maui?
February is the most unfavourable month with February has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Maui in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 19.0°C, while afternoon highs average 26.0°C.
Is Maui good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Maui scores 7.4/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 8.3/10.
When should you avoid Maui?
February is the most difficult month to visit Maui, with February has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.