Weather in Maui in January
January in Maui is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.
In United States, this is how Maui actually wears January, not how a country centroid would. Compared with September and February, January sits in the middle of Maui's year.
Pack for Maui in January, not for a brochure that was photographed in another season.
- Average temp
- 22°C
17–27°C
- Rainfall
- 61 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 17 km/h
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in Maui in January. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.
You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.
Rain
January is a wetter month in Maui. Showers are part of the deal, not a spoiled surprise.
Waterproof shoes matter more than a rain plan for a beach, especially if a beach is not why you came. Build indoor hours into the afternoon.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Maui
Dates are a starting point for January.
Travel guides for Maui
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Maui
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FAQs about Maui
Climate averages for Maui, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Maui is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 27°C.
March is the wettest month, with about 67 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
