Maui in February
Best whale month
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
February is a good time to visit Maui.
February is the peak of whale season, from mid-February to mid-March.
February in detail
What February actually feels like
- Weather
- 18–28°C
- Warm, around 28°C, with showers.
- Crowds
- High
- Busy.
- Prices
- $$$$$
- High rates.
+Whales at their most active.
–Busy and pricey.
My tip for February
You can often see whales from the shore at Wailea.
- Whale watching
- Beaches
How February compares
Against the other eleven months
6th of 12 overall in Maui, 8th for weather, 10th for space, 10th for value. The emptiest month is May; the best value is May.
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What’s on in Maui in February
- Winter crowds
- Whale season and holidays push up prices.
- Rain
- The wettest months, mostly on the north and east sides.
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Weather
Weather in Maui in February
In February Maui averages a high of 28°C (82°F) and a low of 18°C (64°F), with about 51 mm of rain or snow over 9 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 28°C); the wettest month is December.
- Average high
- 28°C
- 82°F
- Average low
- 18°C
- 64°F
- Precipitation
- 51 mm
- Wet days
- 9
Climate data: NOAA (Kahului Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Maui in February: the questions people ask
- Is February a good time to visit Maui?
- February is a good time to visit Maui. It ranks 6 of 12 months in Maui overall (8 for weather, 10 for space, 10 for value). The main upside: Whales at their most active. The main downside: Busy and pricey.
- What is the weather like in Maui in February?
- Average highs are around 28°C and lows around 18°C. Expect about 51 mm of rain or snow over roughly 9 wet days. Warm, around 28°C, with showers. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 28°C).
- Is Maui crowded in February?
- Crowds are high. Busy. The quietest month is May.
- How expensive is Maui in February?
- Prices are at level 5 of 5 ($$$$$). 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 (February ranks 6 of 12). The quietest month is May and the best value is May.