January · United States
Best time to visit Maui in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Maui in January
Average temperature 23°C, 48 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
8.6/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 23°C
- Rainfall
- 48 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Maui scores 8.6/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 23°C, 48 mm of rain, and roughly 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Maui packs the Road to Hana, Haleakalā's crater and whale-filled channels into one Hawaiian island.
January ranks 11th of 12 for Maui — one of the best windows
With 23°C (74°F) on average, January delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
Budget for roughly 48 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.9 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Maui at 8.6/10 (11th of 12), just behind June at 9.8/10.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Maui in January?
- In January, Maui averages 23°C, 48 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.6/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Maui?
- January earns a 8.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Maui in January?
- Expect about 48 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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