🇺🇸 Honolulu vs Maui (Kahului) 🇺🇸

Honolulu, United States vs Maui (Kahului), United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Honolulu is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Honolulu is drier, with roughly 178 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Honolulu🇺🇸 Maui (Kahului)
Avg annual high29°C24°C
Hottest monthJuly (31°C)July (27°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (18°C low)February (16°C low)
Rainy days / year99277
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJanuary, February, MarchJanuary, February, December

🇺🇸 Honolulu

Best around January, February, March. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (18°C).

🇺🇸 Maui (Kahului)

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in July (27°C), coldest lows in February (16°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Honolulu or Maui (Kahului) warmer?

Honolulu is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Honolulu or Maui (Kahului)?

Maui (Kahului) is rainier — Honolulu sees about 178 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Honolulu vs Maui (Kahului)?

Honolulu is best around January, February, March; Maui (Kahului) is best around January, February, December.

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