Your best bets would be from the towns and areas of Kihei, Kamaole, Wailea,and Makena as these areas tend to get about 15 inches per year. Your next best options would be in Lahaina and Kaanapali which gets approximately 17 inches per year.
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What part of Maui has the best weather?
Your best bets would be from the towns and areas of Kihei, Kamaole, Wailea,and Makena as these areas tend to get about 15 inches per year. Your next best options would be in Lahaina and Kaanapali which gets approximately 17 inches per year.
What are the rainiest months in Maui?
On average, the rainiest months are December and January, totaling about 2.5 inches of rain overall. Not much, but a cloudy day might spoil the beach so most tourists choose to avoid visiting Maui during the rainy months.
What is the rainiest part of Maui?
Rainfall on Maui The west side, including Lahaina, Ka’anapali and Kapalua, receives more rain—nearly triple the amount. If you really want wet, though, check out the West Maui Mountains and the east side of Haleakala. These true Tropical Rain Forests get over 300 inches of rain per year.
Does it rain all day in Maui?
Because of the extreme changes in elevation and subsequently climate, Maui has over twenty microclimates. If you are in Kihei for example, a mere mile away, on the slopes of Haleakala above you, it can be pouring rain all day long, but down at the beach where you are, it can be sunny and dry as a bone.
Which side of Maui is the warmest?
Leeward West Similar to the South of Maui, most of the leeward side of West Maui is located on lower ground near the coast. This area is warmer, sunnier, and drier than the rest of the island.
Which side of Maui is less windy?
The calmest wind is usually found in South Kihei down through Wailea in the lee of Haleakala.
Is Kapalua windy?
Kapalua is normally the most windy resort area, especially in winter months, surprised it was that windy in August…we stay on Kaanapali and are always amazed at the difference a few miles can make. Guess we have been lucky to enjoy the beach up there nearly everyday in Jan/Feb/March… only really windy a few days.
What is the windiest month on Maui?
The windiest month of the year in Maui is July, with an average hourly wind speed of 15.9 miles per hour. The calmer time of year lasts for 8.3 months, from September 12 to May 21.
Is the water warm in Maui?
Maui is well known for its warm mild weather and ocean temperatures all year long. Yes, we can get the occasional storm and rainy weather, but the average temperature of the water in Maui only fluctuates between 74-80 F degrees and the air fluctuates between 70-80 degrees F.
Which side of Maui is sunniest?
Similar to the South of Maui, most of the leeward side of West Maui is located on lower ground near the coast. This area is warmer, sunnier, and drier than the rest of the island.