--- title: "Maui, Hawaii" description: "USA · airport OGG" canonical: "https://sorted.travel/places/maui" last-updated: "2026-10-11" --- # 🇺🇸 Maui, Hawaii USA · airport OGG ## On the ground - Safety: Normal security precautions - Currency: US Dollar (USD) - Phone code: +1 - eSIM: [https://airalo.pxf.io/Ea4N5n](https://airalo.pxf.io/Ea4N5n) - Taxi / ride-hailing: Uber, Lyft - Wikivoyage: [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Maui](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Maui) ## Brief - Try local foods such as poke, laulau, plate lunch, shave ice, fresh tropical fruit, and Spam musubi. - The 43rd annual Aloha Classic windsurfing competition is scheduled at Ho‘okipa Beach Park from October 19-30, 2026. Expect increased activity and possible parking or access pressure around Ho‘okipa during the event. ([mauinews.com](https://www.mauinews.com/news/local-news/)) - The Healthy Kids Running Series begins its five-week fall season in Kahului on October 18, with races continuing for children through the following weeks. ([mauinews.com](https://www.mauinews.com/news/local-news/)) ## Safety and health - Rat lungworm disease is rare but potentially serious on Maui. Avoid eating raw or undercooked snails, slugs, crabs, shrimp, or frogs, and thoroughly wash leafy produce before eating it. ([wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Maui)) ## Recent News - On October 8, a major disaster declaration was approved for areas of Hawai‘i affected by Hurricane Lala. Travellers should verify current conditions for roads, utilities, and affected areas before heading beyond the main resort zones. ([mauinow.com](https://mauinow.com/category/maui_news/)) _Updated 2026-10-11._ ## Weather and timing April, May, September and October are the highest-rated months for visiting Maui, with warm conditions, sunshine and opportunities for beach time and sightseeing. January is also rated highly, while June to November fall within hurricane season and may bring tropical-storm disruption. | Month | Fit | Avg °C | Rain mm | Sun hours | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | January | Great | 23 | 77 | 8 | | February | OK | 22 | 54 | 8 | | March | OK | 23 | 67 | 8 | | April | Great | 25 | 43 | 9 | | May | Great | 25 | 34 | 9 | | June | OK | 26 | 18 | 10 | | July | OK | 28 | 22 | 11 | | August | OK | 27 | 25 | 11 | | September | Great | 27 | 36 | 10 | | October | Great | 26 | 64 | 9 | | November | OK | 23 | 88 | 8 | | December | OK | 23 | 82 | 8 | ### Month by month - **January (Great):** January is warm, around 18-28°C, with frequent windward showers and vivid waterfalls. Whale watching is a major seasonal attraction in Maui’s waters. - **February (OK):** February is warm, around 18-28°C, with regular windward rain and lush scenery near Hana. Whale watching is a major seasonal attraction. - **March (OK):** March is warm, around 18-28°C, with windward showers and green east-coast landscapes. Whale watching remains a prominent seasonal activity. - **April (Great):** April is warm, around 19-29°C, with sunshine, occasional showers and lush waterfalls along the east coast. It is a favourable month for a broad mix of activities. - **May (Great):** May is warm, around 20-29°C, with sunny leeward beaches and passing showers on windward slopes. The month suits beach time and island sightseeing. - **June (OK):** June is hot, around 21-30°C, with generally dry leeward coasts. Hurricane season brings tropical-storm risk that month, and storms can disrupt outdoor plans. - **July (OK):** July is hot, around 21-30°C, with sunny leeward districts and brief windward showers. Hurricane season brings tropical-storm risk that month. - **August (OK):** August is hot, around 22-31°C, and is peak hurricane season. A hurricane or tropical storm can bring heavy rain, rough surf, cancelled flights and disrupted plans. - **September (Great):** September is hot, around 22-32°C, with sunny leeward beaches and occasional windward showers. It is peak hurricane season, and a storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip. - **October (Great):** October is hot, around 21-31°C, with sunny leeward beaches and occasional windward rain. It is peak hurricane season, with storms capable of bringing heavy rain and rough surf. - **November (OK):** November is warm, around 20-30°C, with frequent windward rain and returning waterfalls. Hurricane season brings tropical-storm risk that month. - **December (OK):** December is warm, around 19-29°C, with frequent windward showers and lush waterfalls. Whale activity begins returning to Maui’s waters. ### 7-day forecast _Forecast by [Foreca](https://www.foreca.com)._ | Day | High °C | Low °C | Precip chance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 26 Oct 26 Oct | 29 | 19 | 10% | | 27 Oct 27 Oct | 27 | 21 | 100% | | 28 Oct 28 Oct | 27 | 22 | 100% | | 29 Oct 29 Oct | 28 | 21 | 72% | | 30 Oct 30 Oct | 28 | 21 | 49% | | 31 Oct 31 Oct | 29 | 20 | 37% | | 01 Nov 01 Nov | 27 | 20 | 63% | ## Visa Passport-specific visa stance is on the HTML page after you set a passport, or via MCP `check_visa_requirements`. Confirm with a government source before you fly. ## Activities - [Small-Group Road to Hana Adventure Tour with Pickup & Lunch](https://www.viator.com/tours/Molokai/Full-Day-Maui-Tour-Road-to-Hana-Tour/d51229-19388P8?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 209.99 USD - [Maui Pineapple Farm Tour in Haliimaile](https://www.viator.com/tours/Maui/Maui-Pineapple-Tour/d671-211694P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 99.48 USD · 1.5–1.5 HOUR - [Maui Eco-Raft Tour: Eye-Level Whale or Dolphin Watching - Lahaina](https://www.viator.com/tours/Maui/Lahaina-Whale-Watch/d671-104420P2?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 85.16 USD · 2–2 HOUR - [Maui Snorkeling Adventure to Molokini and Turtle Town](https://www.viator.com/tours/Maui/Molokini-and-Turtle-Town-Snorkeling-Adventure/d671-9281P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 159.95 USD · 5.5–5.5 HOUR - [Maui: Haleakala Sunrise Spectacular with Local Breakfast](https://www.viator.com/tours/Maui/Spectacular-Haleakala-Maui-Sunrise-Tour/d671-2360MAUI3?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 254.46 USD · 10–10 HOUR - [Maui Snorkeling Adventure From Ma'alaea Harbor to Molokini](https://www.viator.com/tours/Maui/Molokini-Snorkeling-Adventure/d671-8569P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 189 USD · 5.5–5.5 HOUR - [Maui: Lahaina ATV Adventure](https://www.viator.com/tours/Maui/Lahaina-ATV-Adventure/d671-158257P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 202.55 USD · 2–2 HOUR - [Maui Nui Luau at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa](https://www.viator.com/tours/Lahaina/Kaanapali-Sunset-Luau-in-Maui/d51005-2784BLACK?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 218 USD · 3–3 HOUR - [Maui Zipline Eco Adventure: 8 Lines through the Jungle](https://www.viator.com/tours/Maui/7-Line-Jungle-Zipline-Tour-On-Maui/d671-8926P3?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 177 USD · 2–2 HOUR - [Maui: Original Sunset Cruise with Open Bar from Ka’anapali Beach](https://www.viator.com/tours/Maui/Small-Group-Sunset-Cocktail-Sail-from-Maui/d671-34338P10?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 137.49 USD · 2–2 HOUR More on the HTML page: https://sorted.travel/places/maui#activities ## Related destinations - [Big Island](https://sorted.travel/places/hawaii-island) - [Kauai](https://sorted.travel/places/kauai) - [Lanai](https://sorted.travel/places/lanai) - [Molokai](https://sorted.travel/places/molokai) - [Oahu](https://sorted.travel/places/oahu) - [U.S. Virgin Islands](https://sorted.travel/places/saint-thomas) ## More - HTML: [https://sorted.travel/places/maui](https://sorted.travel/places/maui) - MCP: [https://sorted.travel/mcp](https://sorted.travel/mcp) (`get_destination_info`, `get_destination_weather`, `check_visa_requirements`) - Discover: [https://sorted.travel/discover](https://sorted.travel/discover)