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Hawaii / Maui, United States · Temperate oceanic

Hawaii / Maui: best months to visit

July (8.9/10) · February (7.6/10).

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 20.80°N · 156.33°W
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July
Depends on your goals
8.9/10
☀️ Jul
Top score (8.9/10)
🌤️ Aug
Alt. (8.7/10)
Feb
Plus rude (7.6/10)
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Decide

When to visit Hawaii / Maui?

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

Verdict: In Hawaii / Maui, July and August clearly stand out. February concentrates the least favorable conditions.
Top & avoid
🏆 July · 8.9 August · 8.7 June · 8.6 September · 8.5 February · 7.6
8.0
Jan
7.6
Feb
7.9
Mar
7.8
Apr
8.3
May
8.6
Jun
8.9
Jul
8.7
Aug
8.5
Sep
8.3
Oct
8.1
Nov
7.9
Dec
Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Hawaii / Maui offers 12 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 8.9 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 →61°F72°F20%2.7mm6.6h8.0/10Best period
☀️ February →61°F72°F32%5.8mm6.2h7.6/10Best period
☀️ March →61°F73°F25%3.1mm6.7h7.9/10Best period
☀️ April →63°F73°F29%5.0mm6.8h7.8/10Best period
☀️ May →64°F75°F22%2.8mm7.5h8.3/10Best period
☀️ June →66°F79°F16%1.5mm8.2h8.6/10Best period
☀️ July →68°F81°F15%1.5mm8.2h8.9/10Best period
☀️ August →68°F81°F19%3.1mm7.8h8.7/10Best period
☀️ September →66°F79°F18%2.1mm7.3h8.5/10Best period
☀️ October →66°F79°F25%3.5mm6.5h8.3/10Best period
☀️ November →64°F75°F21%2.8mm6.4h8.1/10Best period
☀️ December →63°F73°F24%4.0mm6.2h7.9/10Best period
☀️ January
8.0/10
T°61°F / 72°F
Rain %20%
Sun6.6h
Best period
☀️ February
7.6/10
T°61°F / 72°F
Rain %32%
Sun6.2h
Best period
☀️ March
7.9/10
T°61°F / 73°F
Rain %25%
Sun6.7h
Best period
☀️ April
7.8/10
T°63°F / 73°F
Rain %29%
Sun6.8h
Best period
☀️ May
8.3/10
T°64°F / 75°F
Rain %22%
Sun7.5h
Best period
☀️ June
8.6/10
T°66°F / 79°F
Rain %16%
Sun8.2h
Best period
☀️ July
8.9/10
T°68°F / 81°F
Rain %15%
Sun8.2h
Best period
☀️ August
8.7/10
T°68°F / 81°F
Rain %19%
Sun7.8h
Best period
☀️ September
8.5/10
T°66°F / 79°F
Rain %18%
Sun7.3h
Best period
☀️ October
8.3/10
T°66°F / 79°F
Rain %25%
Sun6.5h
Best period
☀️ November
8.1/10
T°64°F / 75°F
Rain %21%
Sun6.4h
Best period
☀️ December
7.9/10
T°63°F / 73°F
Rain %24%
Sun6.2h
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
63°F · Pleasant
☔ Rain
15% · 1.5 mm/day
🌅 Sunshine
8.2h/day
Week by week

Hawaii / Maui week by week: your odds of avoiding rain

For each week of the year: in how many years out of 10 it was mostly dry (at most 2 rainy days), 2016 to 2025.

Safest week: Jan 15 to Jan 21, mostly dry in 10 years out of 10 (1.1 rainy day(s) on average).

Most exposed: Mar 12 to Mar 18, mostly dry in 5 years out of 10 (2.7 rainy days on average).

Number = years out of 10 with at most 2 rainy days in the week. Source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via Open-Meteo, daily data 2016-2025. Rainy day = at least 1 mm, as everywhere on the site.
JanJan 19/1073°FJan 88/1072°FJan 1510/1073°FJan 227/1073°FJan 296/1071°F
FebFeb 58/1070°FFeb 126/1072°FFeb 197/1072°FFeb 266/1071°F
MarMar 57/1071°FMar 125/1073°FMar 198/1073°FMar 269/1074°F
AprApr 26/1074°FApr 96/1074°FApr 167/1074°FApr 235/1074°FApr 307/1075°F
MayMay 77/1074°FMay 147/1076°FMay 217/1076°FMay 287/1076°F
JunJun 48/1078°FJun 118/1078°FJun 188/1078°FJun 259/1078°F
JulJul 28/1079°FJul 97/1080°FJul 169/1080°FJul 238/1081°FJul 308/1080°F
AugAug 69/1081°FAug 137/1080°FAug 207/1080°FAug 278/1079°F
SepSep 39/1079°FSep 107/1079°FSep 179/1080°FSep 249/1080°F
OctOct 15/1078°FOct 87/1079°FOct 157/1078°FOct 227/1077°FOct 297/1077°F
NovNov 59/1077°FNov 128/1075°FNov 198/1074°FNov 266/1074°F
DecDec 37/1074°FDec 108/1074°FDec 177/1073°FDec 247/1073°F

A specific date? The app computes the same figure day by day.

10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Hawaii / Maui

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

T° maxT° meanT° min61°64°68°72°75°79°201620172018201920202021202220232024202578°F — decade peak (2025)+-0.26°F / decade
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For your trip

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

🏖️ Beaches: Jun-Sept🌊 Swell: Sept-Mar🚤 Water activities
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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 beach trip.

Country · United States

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

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 81°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 72°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘFebruary · 32%

🏖️ Beach trip

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
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Location

Where is Hawaii / Maui ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Temperate oceanic climate with a 8.9 → 7.6 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
20.80°N · 156.33°W
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Hawaii / Maui?
July is the best month with 81°F highs, 68°F lows, 8.2h of sunshine and 15.0% rainy days. The months of July & June offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Hawaii / Maui get in July?
Hawaii / Maui averages 8.2 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.4/10.
What is the rainiest month in Hawaii / 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 Hawaii / Maui in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 68°F, while afternoon highs average 81°F.
Is Hawaii / Maui good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Hawaii / Maui scores 7.4/10 on average — Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 8.4/10.
When should you avoid Hawaii / Maui?
February is the most difficult month to visit Hawaii / Maui, with February has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.