Maui in August
Late summer
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is a good time to visit Maui.
August is hot and dry, quieter late in the month.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 22–32°C
- Hot, around 32°C.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Busy early in the month.
- Prices
- $$$$
- High rates.
+Warm sea and dry days.
–Busy early in the month.
My tip for August
The south and west coasts are driest.
- Snorkeling
- Beaches
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
6th of 12 overall in Maui, 4th for weather, 7th for space, 7th for value. The emptiest month is May; the best value is May.
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Weather
Weather in Maui in August
In August Maui averages a high of 32°C (90°F) and a low of 22°C (72°F), with about 13 mm of rain or snow over 7 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 28°C); the wettest month is December.
- Average high
- 32°C
- 90°F
- Average low
- 22°C
- 72°F
- Precipitation
- 13 mm
- Wet days
- 7
Climate data: NOAA (Kahului Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Maui in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Maui?
- August is a good time to visit Maui. It ranks 6 of 12 months in Maui overall (4 for weather, 7 for space, 7 for value). The main upside: Warm sea and dry days. The main downside: Busy early in the month.
- What is the weather like in Maui in August?
- Average highs are around 32°C and lows around 22°C. Expect about 13 mm of rain or snow over roughly 7 wet days. Hot, around 32°C. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 28°C).
- Is Maui crowded in August?
- Crowds are moderate-high. Busy early in the month. The quietest month is May.
- How expensive is Maui in August?
- Prices are at level 4 of 5 ($$$$). High rates. The best-value month is May.
- When is the best time to visit Maui?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (August ranks 6 of 12). The quietest month is May and the best value is May.