While people on the Mainland are enjoying leaves changing to fall colors and pumpkin spice, Maui is still enjoying warm, tropical weather. One of the two “shoulder seasons,” the fall months are in between the busy summer and winter seasons. Fall in Maui has a little more room since it’s less crowded—and less expensive—than the busier “tourist seasons.”
During Maui’s fall, temperatures remain in the 80’s, but stronger currents prevail on beaches. If you’re not a surfer, or you’re traveling with children, you’ll need to be very cautious when out on the water. October is the end of Maui’s “dry season,” when temperatures dip a little and the tradewinds begin to ease off. Even though the weather is generally mild, larger waves and winter storms begin arriving.
The temperature does start to drop at higher elevations. If you’re planning to make a Haleakala Sunrise (or Sunset), you’ll need to pack some warm gear. But having “winter storms” doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a Maui vacation like you can during the summer. There’s always something going on in Maui, and many ways to enjoy your stay.
During Maui’s fall, temperatures remain in the 80’s, but stronger currents prevail on beaches. If you’re not a surfer, or you’re traveling with children, you’ll need to be very cautious when out on the water. October is the end of Maui’s “dry season,” when temperatures dip a little and the tradewinds begin to ease off. Even though the weather is generally mild, larger waves and winter storms begin arriving.
The temperature does start to drop at higher elevations. If you’re planning to make a Haleakala Sunrise (or Sunset), you’ll need to pack some warm gear. But having “winter storms” doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a Maui vacation like you can during the summer. There’s always something going on in Maui, and many ways to enjoy your stay.