Weather in Maui in May

May 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 May, not how a country centroid would. Compared with September and February, May sits in the middle of Maui's year.

Maui
Average temp
25°C

20–30°C

Rainfall
19 mm

Not much rain

Sunshine
Wind
20 km/h

What to expect

Daytime

Warm days in Maui in May. 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

Mixed skies in Maui in May. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.

Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.

Evening

Evenings stay warm.

What to pack

  • Clothes for the monthly average — nothing extreme

Where to stay in Maui

Dates are a starting point for May.

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Travel guides for Maui

What to read before you book.

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Average weather in Maui

TemperatureRainfall

Source: MeteostatPeriod: 1991-2020Checked: 28 Aug 2026265 places covered

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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.