What to Wear in Maui
USA · 9 monthly packing guides
Maui runs Hawaiian resort-and-upcountry — quieter than Honolulu's urban-Aloha-shirt register, more breezy-natural-fiber than Big Island's volcanic-ranch tone. May-August holds 28-31°C / 82-88°F afternoons; the trade winds (the heritage Hawaii easterlies) keep humidity moderate. Wailea and Kā'anapali run the polished-resort cluster; Pā'ia, Hā'iku and Makawao (upcountry, 450-500m / 1,500-1,650ft elevation on the slopes of Haleakalā) run breezy-bohemian — Mahina (Maui-founded 2009, the most-cited Maui resort-wear), Pakaloha Bikinis (Maui-born 1997), Honolua Surf (1981 surfwear), Aloha Beach Club, plus heritage Reyn Spooner (1956), Kahala (1936), Tori Richard (1956), Manuheali'i. Hawaii state law (since January 2021) bans oxybenzone and octinoxate sunscreens — reef-safe SPF 50 mandatory at every reef snorkel zone. Lahaina town remains in the rebuild phase after the August 2023 fire — Front Street businesses largely closed; visitors should pack respect for that, and shift to Wailea, Kā'anapali, or Pā'ia. Sunrise at Haleakalā (3,055m / 10,023ft summit) requires a reservation through Recreation.gov and a fleece — the summit drops to 2-7°C / 36-45°F before dawn even in July.
Choose your month below to match your layers and shoes to the weather. Across the months covered, average daily lows reach 18°C / 64°F in January; average highs reach 32°C / 90°F in July.
Compare Maui by month
Monthly averages help compare packing needs; check the forecast before departure. Only months with published guides are listed. See the source notes below for station and measurement differences. Scroll across the table to see all weather details on a small screen.
| Month | Average low | Average high | Rain days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January packing guide | 18°C / 64°F | 28°C / 82°F | 8 | 11h 00m |
| February packing guide | 18°C / 64°F | 28°C / 82°F | 9 | 11h 27m |
| May packing guide | 19°C / 66°F | 30°C / 86°F | 6 | 13h 15m |
| June packing guide | 21°C / 70°F | 31°C / 88°F | 4 | 13h 25m |
| July packing guide | 22°C / 72°F | 32°C / 90°F | 7 | 13h 20m |
| August packing guide | 22°C / 72°F | 32°C / 90°F | 6 | 12h 50m |
| October packing guide | 21°C / 70°F | 32°C / 90°F | 7 | 11h 42m |
| November packing guide | 20°C / 68°F | 30°C / 86°F | 9 | 11h 10m |
| December packing guide | 19°C / 66°F | 29°C / 84°F | 10 | 10h 50m |
Choose your Maui packing list
Maui in January: 28°C / 82°F afternoons, 18°C / 64°F nights, and peak whale season on a windy deck.
In this capsule: Sand hooded windbreaker; Ecru long-sleeve breton, navy stripes; Light khaki straight trousers.
Maui in February: 28°C / 82°F on the coast, 18°C / 64°F at night, and the coldest month of the year on the mountain.
In this capsule: Cream down jacket, stand collar, hip length; Cream heavy-gauge wool crew; Teal crew-neck cotton tee.
Maui in May is Hawaii shoulder season — 30°C / 86°F afternoons, 19°C / 66°F nights, 6 rain days. Lower rates than June, calmer than spring break.
In this capsule: Lightweight cotton or linen midi dress; Linen wide-leg trousers or cotton shorts; Leather sandals — Olukai or local huaraches.
Maui in June is Pacific tropical building toward peak July — 31°C / 88°F afternoons, 21°C / 70°F nights, 4 rain days. King Kamehameha Day parade June 11.
In this capsule: Lightweight cotton or linen midi dress; Linen wide-leg trousers or cotton shorts; Leather sandals — Olukai or local huaraches.
Maui in July is peak Pacific tropical summer — 32°C / 90°F afternoons, 22°C / 72°F nights, 7 rain days. Independence Day July 4 fireworks at Wailea + Kā'anapali.
In this capsule: Lightweight cotton or linen midi dress; Linen wide-leg trousers or cotton shorts; Leather sandals — Olukai.
Maui in August is peak Pacific summer continuing — 32°C / 90°F afternoons, 22°C / 72°F nights, 6 rain days. Pacific hurricane season at peak.
In this capsule: Lightweight cotton or linen midi dress; Linen wide-leg trousers or cotton shorts; Leather sandals — Olukai.
Maui in October: 32°C / 90°F afternoons, 21°C / 70°F nights, and the last dry month before the rains and the whales.
In this capsule: Hibiscus-red long-sleeve surf suit, front zip; Pale olive long-sleeve cotton shirt; Warm-white slim straight jeans.
Maui in November: 30°C / 86°F afternoons, 20°C / 68°F nights, the first whales and the thinnest crowds of the winter.
In this capsule: Teal long-sleeve rash guard; Cobalt square-neck bikini, high-waist bottoms; Dusty pink crew-neck cardigan.
Maui in December: 29°C / 84°F on the coast, 19°C / 66°F at night, and a summit sunrise the park calls regularly below freezing.
In this capsule: Dark brown down jacket, stand collar, hip length; Kelly-green cable-knit crew sweater; Cranberry ribbed wool beanie.
Climate sources by month
These credits follow the source recorded on each monthly guide. Climate figures inform the packing advice; outfit combinations and illustrations are editorial suggestions.
- January: NOAA · Kahului Airport (OGG) · 1991–2020 normals
- February: NOAA · Kahului Airport (OGG) · 1991–2020 normals
- May: NOAA · Kahului Airport (OGG) · 1991–2020 normals
- June: NOAA · Kahului Airport (OGG) · 1991–2020 normals
- July: NOAA · Kahului Airport (OGG) · 1991–2020 normals
- August: NOAA · Kahului Airport (OGG) · 1991–2020 normals
- October: NOAA · Kahului Airport (OGG) · 1991–2020 normals
- November: NOAA · Kahului Airport (OGG) · 1991–2020 normals
- December: NOAA · Kahului Airport (OGG) · 1991–2020 normals
Frequently asked questions
Start with your travel month. The 9 published guides cover January, February, May, June, July, August, October, November, December. Compare the average low as well as the high: among these months, January has the lowest average low at 18°C / 64°F, while July has the highest average high at 32°C / 90°F. For a trip spanning two months, read both lists before deciding which layers to bring.
No. They are monthly climate averages for planning, not temperatures promised for a particular day or hour. Check the local forecast close to departure and adjust your layers and rain protection. The source, station and averaging period are listed for each month where recorded; different stations or rain-day definitions can affect comparisons.
No. Treat the capsule as a set of clothing functions: walking shoes, a base outfit, weather protection and any change for dinner or a venue's dress code. Start with equivalents you own. Adjust quantities to your trip length and laundry access; the illustrations are outfit suggestions, not a shopping requirement.