United States Maui Weather in January — Climate Guide
January in Maui is high
January is high for Maui.
January is Maui's coolest month and the continuation of the Christmas-New Year peak — 27°C / 81°F days, 18°C / 64°F nights at coast, 0-5°C / 32-41°F at Haleakala summit. Hotels triple in price for the first 2 weeks (Four Seasons $2,500+/night vs $1,200-1,500 shoulder season). Humpback whale season hits peak — Auau Channel between Maui + Lanai is the most-concentrated whale habitat in Hawaii (90% sighting guarantee from Ka'anapali whale-watching cruises).
Haleakala summit sunrise reservations book solid 60 days ahead — set alarm at 8 AM Hawaii time exactly 60 days before your desired date for recreation.gov releases. Pack fleece + jacket for the 3,000 m elevation alpine cold (yes, in tropical Hawaii — 0-5°C / 32-41°F at 5:45 AM summit even in summer).
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Maui January Weather Stats
Avg High
27°C
Avg Low
18°C
Rainy Days
11
90mm total
Sunshine
7h
Daily avg
Humidity
68%
moderate
UV Index
8
Very high
Wind
14 km/h
Gusts 30
Sea Temp
24°C
swimming chilly
Crowds
Very busy
At attractions
January Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
7 μg/m³
PM10
16 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
28°C
Nighttime
19°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
14 km/h
Max gust 30 km/h
Activities Recommended for January
January Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Cool 18-27°C coast + humpback whale peak season
- North Shore + Road to Hana wet but lush + green
- MLK Day weekend long-weekend opportunity
Cons
- Hotels triple for first 2 weeks
- Wet season rain on Road to Hana (11 rainy days)
- Heaviest tourist crowds of the year
January Events & Festivals
- Christmas-New Year peak (continuing into early January)
- Humpback whale season peak
- MLK Day weekend (3rd Monday January)
Maui in January — Full Picture
January is Maui's coolest month and the continuation of the Christmas-New Year peak — 27°C / 81°F days, 18°C / 64°F nights at coast, 0-5°C / 32-41°F at Haleakala summit. Hotels triple in price for the first 2 weeks (Four Seasons $2,500+/night vs $1,200-1,500 shoulder season). Humpback whale season hits peak — Auau Channel between Maui + Lanai is the most-concentrated whale habitat in Hawaii (90% sighting guarantee from Ka'anapali whale-watching cruises).
Haleakala summit sunrise reservations book solid 60 days ahead — set alarm at 8 AM Hawaii time exactly 60 days before your desired date for recreation.gov releases. Pack fleece + jacket for the 3,000 m elevation alpine cold (yes, in tropical Hawaii — 0-5°C / 32-41°F at 5:45 AM summit even in summer).
Road to Hana is more muddy than dry-season (wet season Nov-Mar). Wai'anapanapa State Park reservation still mandatory. Banana-bread stands operate year-round.
The smart-money January move: target the third week (post-NYE, pre-MLK Day) for the value pocket — rates drop 30-40% from the holiday peak before MLK weekend demand.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Tropical light by day (t-shirt + shorts + sandals) + light jacket for evening Wailea dinners + fleece for Haleakala summit sunrise (0-5°C / 32-41°F even in tropical Hawaii).
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Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
28°C
19.3°C
5.7/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
30.7°C
21.7°C
3.3/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
30°C
21°C
6/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
Current27°C
18.3°C
10/mo
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 |
| September (Best) | 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Is January a good time to visit Maui?
Maui in January is high. Tourist crowds are very busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.
What's the average temperature in Maui in January?
Maui January averages a high of 27°C and a low of 18°C.
Does it rain much in Maui in January?
Maui January averages 90mm of rainfall over about 11 rainy days.
What should I wear in Maui in January?
Tropical light by day (t-shirt + shorts + sandals) + light jacket for evening Wailea dinners + fleece for Haleakala summit sunrise (0-5°C / 32-41°F even in tropical Hawaii).
What time are sunrise and sunset in Maui in January?
Maui January sunrise is 07:00 and sunset is 18:00, with 11h 0m of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Maui in January?
Maui January air quality (AQI) averages 28, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 7μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Maui in January?
In January, Maui is great for Humpback whale watching Ka'anapali, Haleakala sunrise (pack fleece), Wailea Beach Path sunset.
Is January peak season in Maui?
Maui January crowds are very busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
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Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.