AI-generatedKihei, Maui at a glance
- Best time
- All year
- Warmest month
- Aug · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 26.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,800 h
- Rain a year
- 302 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−10
- Elevation
- 3 m
Climate in Kihei, Maui
Kihei, Maui has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 25 °C. With around 2,800 hours of sunshine a year, Kihei, Maui is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: January – December
October is in the hurricane season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
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Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Kihei, Maui in October?
In October, Kihei, Maui is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Kihei, Maui.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min06:20 – 18:02
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 29 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 45 %on average
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−10Pacific/Honolulu
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %77 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
Sea temperature in Kihei, Maui
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 25.8 – 27.4 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Kihei, Maui ranges from 24.1 °C in March to 26.7 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in September, while the air already peaks in August. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 25.9 and 27.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 24.6° | 24.0° | 25.2° | pleasant |
| FebruaryFeb | 24.2° | 23.5° | 24.8° | pleasant |
| MarchMar | 24.1° | 23.3° | 24.8° | pleasant |
| AprilApr | 24.4° | 23.5° | 25.0° | pleasant |
| MayMay | 24.9° | 24.2° | 25.6° | pleasant |
| JuneJun | 25.5° | 24.9° | 26.1° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 25.9° | 25.1° | 26.7° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.4° | 25.5° | 27.1° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 26.7° | 25.9° | 27.5° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 26.6° | 25.8° | 27.4° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 26.0° | 25.2° | 26.7° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 25.1° | 24.4° | 25.9° | pleasant |
Sunshine hours in Kihei, Maui
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.6 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Kihei, Maui, 65 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Kihei, Maui
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 9 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in July (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Kihei, Maui: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Kihei, Maui has about 4 rainy days with 20 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 91 | 25° | 21° | 24.6° | 7.2 h | 6 | 48 |
| FebruaryFeb | 92 | 25° | 21° | 24.2° | 7.1 h | 5 | 31 |
| MarchMar | 90 | 26° | 21° | 24.1° | 7.0 h | 7 | 49 |
| AprilApr | 95 | 26° | 22° | 24.4° | 7.6 h | 4 | 25 |
| MayMay | 97 | 27° | 23° | 24.9° | 8.3 h | 4 | 16 |
| JuneJun | 98 | 28° | 23° | 25.5° | 8.5 h | 2 | 7 |
| JulyJul | 99 | 29° | 24° | 25.9° | 8.7 h | 2 | 10 |
| AugustAug | 98 | 29° | 24° | 26.4° | 8.5 h | 3 | 14 |
| SeptemberSep | 96 | 29° | 24° | 26.7° | 7.9 h | 2 | 8 |
| OctoberOct | 95 | 29° | 24° | 26.6° | 7.6 h | 4 | 20 |
| NovemberNov | 93 | 27° | 23° | 26.0° | 6.9 h | 4 | 23 |
| DecemberDec | 92 | 26° | 22° | 25.1° | 6.8 h | 5 | 50 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
20.76° N, 156.45° W · 3 m · Pacific/Honolulu
Best time to visit Kihei, Maui
The best time to visit Kihei, Maui is all year round. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go all year round. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to May. The wettest month is December with 50 mm of precipitation.
Kihei, Maui through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kihei, Maui in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 26–27 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Kihei, Maui in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 28–29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Kihei, Maui in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 27–29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Kihei, Maui in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 25–26 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Kihei, Maui for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
All year
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Kihei, Maui month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
91January25° · Sea 25° · 7 h
In January, Kihei, Maui is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 48 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Kihei, Maui.
Kihei, Maui in January92February25° · Sea 24° · 7 h
In February, Kihei, Maui is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Kihei, Maui.
Kihei, Maui in February90March26° · Sea 24° · 7 h
In March, Kihei, Maui is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Kihei, Maui.
Kihei, Maui in March95April26° · Sea 24° · 8 h
In April, Kihei, Maui is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Kihei, Maui.
Kihei, Maui in April97May27° · Sea 25° · 8 h
In May, Kihei, Maui is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 24.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Kihei, Maui.
Kihei, Maui in May98June28° · Sea 26° · 9 h
In June, Kihei, Maui is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 7 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Kihei, Maui.
Kihei, Maui in June99July29° · Sea 26° · 9 h
In July, Kihei, Maui is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Kihei, Maui.
Kihei, Maui in July98August29° · Sea 26° · 9 h
In August, Kihei, Maui is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Kihei, Maui.
Kihei, Maui in August96September29° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In September, Kihei, Maui is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 8 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Kihei, Maui.
Kihei, Maui in September95October29° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In October, Kihei, Maui is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Kihei, Maui.
Kihei, Maui in October93November27° · Sea 26° · 7 h
In November, Kihei, Maui is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Kihei, Maui.
Kihei, Maui in November92December26° · Sea 25° · 7 h
In December, Kihei, Maui is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 50 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Kihei, Maui.
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Kihei vs. Honolulu
In October the holiday weather in Kihei and Honolulu is about equally good (score 95 vs. 92). During the day Honolulu is 2 °C cooler than Kihei. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Kihei | Honolulu |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 95 | 92 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 27° |
| Sea | 27° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 8 |
| Best time | All year | All year |
Through the year
USA in October: the best places
In October, Kihei, Maui ranks 3 of 10 destinations in this country.
- Las Vegas26°99
- 2Los Angeles26°19°98
- 3KiheiThis page29°27°95
- 4San Francisco21°14°95
- 5Honolulu27°27°92
- 6Key West27°28°81
- 7Miami Beach28°28°77
- 8New York18°18°77
Planning a trip to Kihei, Maui
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 14 h 30 min
- Distance
- 11,650 km
- Time zone
- UTC−10
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Kihei, Maui lies in an area that Central Pacific hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to September. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
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- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Season
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Frequently asked questions about Kihei, Maui
When is the best time to visit Kihei, Maui?
The best time to visit Kihei, Maui is all year round. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Kihei, Maui?
The sea temperature in Kihei, Maui ranges from 24.1 °C in March to 26.7 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Kihei, Maui in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Kihei, Maui?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 25 °C.
When does it rain most in Kihei, Maui?
The wettest month is December with 50 mm of precipitation. The driest month is June with 7 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kihei, Maui get?
Kihei, Maui gets around 2,800 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.7 hours a day; in December there are 6.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Kihei, Maui in?
Kihei, Maui uses the time zone Pacific/Honolulu, at UTC−10 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Kihei, Maui?
A nonstop flight from London to Kihei, Maui takes about 14 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 11,650 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is hurricane season in Kihei, Maui?
Kihei, Maui lies in an area that Central Pacific hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to September. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
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