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Maui Weather in April — Climate Guide

April in Maui is very-high

Avg High
28°C
Avg Low
19°C
Rainy Days
5
Sunshine
9h

April is very-high for Maui.

April is widely considered the best month to visit Maui — ideal weather (19-28°C / 66-82°F), fewer tourists than the Christmas-NYE-Valentine's peak, dry season starting, and hotels at moderate shoulder-season pricing (often 30-40% below peak season).

Humpback whale season is ending — last whales depart for Alaska by April 20. Pacific Whale Foundation runs daily cruises through mid-April. Mokapu Beach + Kapalua shore-spotting still works the first 2 weeks.

Crowds: Busy Prices: Shoulder Sea temp: 25°C
10 /10

Travel score

Maui April Weather Stats

Avg High

28°C

-10°
40°
Temperature range

Avg Low

19°C

Rainy Days

5

30mm total

Sunshine

9h

Daily avg

Humidity

64%

moderate

UV Index

10

Very high

Wind

14 km/h

Gusts 30

Sea Temp

25°C

swimming

Crowds

Busy

At attractions

April Sunrise & Sunset

Sunrise
06:20
Day length
12h 15m
Sunset
18:35
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Air Quality

24
AQI
Good
GoodModeratePoorVery poor

PM2.5

6 μg/m³

PM10

14 μg/m³

Status

good

Feels-Like Temperature & Wind

Feels like

Daytime

29°C

/

Nighttime

20°C

Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.

Wind

14 km/h

Max gust 30 km/h

Activities Recommended for April

Wailea + Ka'anapali Beach (peak) Haleakala sunrise Road to Hana (drying) Molokini snorkel (peak visibility) Last whale-watching weeks

April Travel Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Ideal weather 19-28°C + dry season starts
  • Fewer tourists than Christmas-NYE peak
  • Last 2 weeks of whale season

Cons

  • Easter surge if dates align
  • Pre-Korean-Golden-Week pricing climbing late April
  • UV jumps to 10 (extreme)

April Events & Festivals

  • Easter weekend (varies)
  • Humpback whale season ends (last whales depart by April 20)
  • Korean Golden Week starts late April

Maui in April — Full Picture

April is widely considered the best month to visit Maui — ideal weather (19-28°C / 66-82°F), fewer tourists than the Christmas-NYE-Valentine's peak, dry season starting, and hotels at moderate shoulder-season pricing (often 30-40% below peak season).

Humpback whale season is ending — last whales depart for Alaska by April 20. Pacific Whale Foundation runs daily cruises through mid-April. Mokapu Beach + Kapalua shore-spotting still works the first 2 weeks.

Road to Hana enters dry season conditions — waterfalls still flowing but trails drier + safer. Wai'anapanapa State Park reservation still mandatory. Hamoa Beach swim-friendly.

Korean Golden Week (late April - early May overlap) sees flight prices from Seoul start climbing 30-40% — book April flights 8-10 weeks ahead from Korea.

The smart April move: target the first 3 weeks (pre-Korean Golden Week, post-Easter) for the year's best weather-to-price combination on Maui.

What to Wear & What to Pack

Tropical light. Dry season starting — minimal rain. Sea 25°C / 77°F comfortable swimming. UV climbing to 10 (extreme) — reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+ every 2 hours. Fleece for Haleakala.

Packing Checklist

Light tropical clothes
Fleece for Haleakala
Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
Sun hat
Light evening layer

Seasonal Weather Overview

Spring (Mar·Apr·May)

Current
Avg High

28°C

Avg Low

19.3°C

Rainy days

5.7/mo

Busy Shoulder

Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)

Avg High

30.7°C

Avg Low

21.7°C

Rainy days

3.3/mo

Very busy Peak

Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)

Avg High

30°C

Avg Low

21°C

Rainy days

6/mo

Moderate Shoulder

Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)

Avg High

27°C

Avg Low

18.3°C

Rainy days

10/mo

Very busy Peak

Maui Monthly Weather Comparison

Month High Low Rain Sun Humid UV Crowd Price
27° 18° 11d·90mm 7h 68% 8 Very busy Peak
February (Best)
27° 18° 9d·70mm 8h 67% 9 Very busy Peak
March (Best)
27° 19° 7d·55mm 8h 66% 9 Busy Shoulder
April (Best)
28° 19° 5d·30mm 9h 64% 10 Busy Shoulder
May (Best)
29° 20° 5d·25mm 10h 64% 11 Very busy Peak
June (Best)
30° 21° 3d·10mm 11h 62% 11 Very busy Peak
July (Best)
31° 22° 3d·8mm 11h 64% 12 Very busy Peak
August (Best)
31° 22° 4d·15mm 11h 65% 12 Very busy Peak
31° 22° 4d·20mm 10h 65% 11 Busy Shoulder
October (Best)
30° 21° 6d·40mm 9h 67% 9 Moderate Shoulder
November (Best)
29° 20° 8d·65mm 8h 69% 8 Moderate Shoulder
27° 19° 10d·90mm 7h 70% 7 Very busy Peak

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Maui April Hotel Picks

Frequently Asked Questions

Is April a good time to visit Maui?

Maui in April is very-high. Tourist crowds are busy and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.

What's the average temperature in Maui in April?

Maui April averages a high of 28°C and a low of 19°C.

Does it rain much in Maui in April?

Maui April averages 30mm of rainfall over about 5 rainy days.

What should I wear in Maui in April?

Tropical light. Dry season starting — minimal rain. Sea 25°C / 77°F comfortable swimming. UV climbing to 10 (extreme) — reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+ every 2 hours. Fleece for Haleakala.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Maui in April?

Maui April sunrise is 06:20 and sunset is 18:35, with 12h 15m of daylight.

What's the air quality like in Maui in April?

Maui April air quality (AQI) averages 24, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 6μg/m³.

What activities are recommended in Maui in April?

In April, Maui is great for Wailea + Ka'anapali Beach (peak), Haleakala sunrise, Road to Hana (drying).

Is April peak season in Maui?

Maui April crowds are busy and prices are shoulder. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.

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Why you can trust weather guide

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