Maui · WinterMonth summary
Maui weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
59°F – 72°F
🌧 Rainy days
38% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Maui in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: Favourable conditions in January (7.5/10). July scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Maui in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
Even in winter, Maui enjoys 22°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 38% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (8.5/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 59°F | 72°F | 38% | 0.1in | 10.8h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 59°F | 72°F | 56% | 0.2in | 10.9h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 61°F | 72°F | 49% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 63°F | 73°F | 52% | 0.2in | 11.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 63°F | 75°F | 44% | 0.1in | 12.5h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 64°F | 77°F | 34% | 0.1in | 13.0h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 66°F | 79°F | 32% | 0.1in | 13.0h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 66°F | 79°F | 34% | 0.1in | 12.5h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 66°F | 79°F | 37% | 0.1in | 11.6h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 66°F | 77°F | 47% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 64°F | 75°F | 42% | 0.1in | 10.4h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 63°F | 73°F | 43% | 0.2in | 10.5h | 7.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Maui averages 72°F, 38% rainy days and 10.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10.
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Comparison
January vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +4°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -6%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Maui in January
Is January a good time to visit Maui?
January is an excellent time to visit Maui (score 7.5/10). With 72°F, 10.8h of sunshine and 38% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Maui in January?
With 72°F max and 10.8h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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