When to visit Maui without the crowds
Maui (Hawaii, United States) is calmest in August, September, October and November: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in January, March, June, July and December. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals.
Best months
Apr–May & Sep–Nov
When everyone heads home
The second half of August.
Tip
Sunrise at Haleakalā needs a reservation; sunset does not, and the view is as good.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 · busy | 27 °C (81 °F) | Humpback whale season (Dec–Apr), New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February | 3/5 · moderate | 27 °C (80 °F) | Presidents Day |
| March | 4/5 · busy | 27 °C (81 °F) | |
| April | 3/5 · moderate | 28 °C (82 °F) | |
| May | 3/5 · moderate | 29 °C (84 °F) | Memorial Day |
| June | 4/5 · busy | 30 °C (86 °F) | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| July | 4/5 · busy | 31 °C (87 °F) | Independence Day |
| August | 2/5 · calm | 31 °C (87 °F) | |
| September | 2/5 · calm | 31 °C (87 °F) | Labour Day |
| October | 2/5 · calm | 30 °C (86 °F) | |
| November | 2/5 · calm | 29 °C (84 °F) | Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day |
| December | 4/5 · busy | 27 °C (81 °F) | Christmas Day |
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. Includes official tourism statistics (National Park Service, Haleakalā National Park, 2023-2025). How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Maui without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually August, September, October and November (crowds 2/5). In November the average high is 29 °C (84 °F). All the calm months: August, September, October and November.
When is Maui most crowded?
The busiest season is January, March, June, July and December. The second half of August.
What is the weather like in Maui?
Average highs range from 27 °C (80 °F) in February to 31 °C (87 °F) in September, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What festivals are there in Maui?
The main ones: Humpback whale season (Dec–Apr) (January).
More places in Hawaii
- Honolulu calm in May, September, October and November; busiest in June, July and August
- Hawaii Volcanoes (Big Island) calm in March, April, May, September, October and November; busiest in January, February, June and December