United States Adventure

Maui, Hawaii

Black-sand beaches, the Road to Hana, sunrise on Haleakalā, and some of the best snorkeling in the US.

☀Apr–May, Sep–Oct
Best time

69°F

Patchy rain nearby · right now

Maui balances polished resort coast (Wailea, Kā’anapali) with deep wilderness — the volcanic peak of Haleakalā, the jungle drive to Hana, and the upcountry farms of Kula. Easy enough to fly into, varied enough to fill 7-10 nights without repeating yourself.

Sides of Maui

Wailea — adults-friendly, polished resorts (Four Seasons, Andaz, Grand Wailea)
Kā’anapali — family-friendly resort strip, walkable beach
Hana — remote, jungle, no resorts — for the slow-travel crowd

Best Time to Visit

Average highs, lows and seasonal guidance — based on typical climate for this destination.

Jan 80° / 65°

Feb 80° / 65°

Mar 81° / 66°

Apr 82° / 67°

May 84° / 68°

Jun 85° / 70°

Jul 87° / 71°

Aug 88° / 72°

Sep 88° / 71°

Oct 86° / 70°

Nov 83° / 68°

Dec 81° / 66°

IdealBest weather of the year — peak season.
GoodSolid choice — mostly great weather, manageable crowds.
FairFewer crowds and lower prices, with some weather trade-offs.
AvoidHeavy rain, hurricane risk, or extreme heat — skip if you can.

Highlights

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Road to Hana

52 miles, ~600 curves, waterfalls, black-sand beach. Allow a full day.

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Haleakalā sunrise

10,000 ft summit. Reservation required. Bring layers — it's cold up there.

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Molokini snorkel

Crescent-shaped marine reserve — boat trip from Maalaea or Kihei.

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Upcountry Maui

Kula lavender farm, goat dairy, cowboy town of Makawao — a different Maui.