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Do you need a sweater in Maui at night?

Nighttime temperatures are slightly cooler, but you should be comfortable with a light sweater or jacket. Weather can change quickly and sometimes unpredictably, switching from a warm breezy morning to a refreshing (albeit comfortably humid) afternoon drizzle.



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If you go to the higher elevations on Maui and the Big Island, be prepared for cold temperatures. Temperatures above 10,000 feet will only reach the 40s to near 50 during the day and drop into the 20s at night. At elevations above 12,000 feet it is still possible for snow to occur, even into early May.

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Dinners & Luaus – Evenings out can mean you want to dress a step above casual. Ladies: a simple cotton or linen dress, nicer shorts or a skirt with a tasteful lightweight top work well. Men: light weight slacks or khakis and polo or short sleeve button up shirt.

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Aloha attire for women : Slacks and a blouse are great as well as an aloha-style dress and sandals. Aloha attire for men: Aloha shirts (obviously) with either loose fitting pants (think linen or cotton) or tasteful length shorts. Polo shirts are also great.

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Island temperatures average in the 70s and 80s Fahrenheit year-round. Take a light jacket or sweater, but chances are you won't even wear that.

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Daytime temperatures reach well into the 80s and even the lower 90s in some locations, especially the drier leeward sides. Overnight low temperatures are in the 70s. At higher elevations, such as Haleakala on Maui and Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island, temperatures are much cooler.

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Can you wear jeans in Hawaii? Sure, you can wear jeans in Hawaii. But unless you're going up to the summit of Haleakala you'll probably be more comfortable in almost anything else due to the balmy temperatures and humidity. I have visited Hawaii in every season and never wished I had jeans with me.

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Beaches of Maui On these world famous shores you'll find white or black sand beaches, renowned surfing and windsurfing spots as well as some of the best beaches in the world to simply swim, snorkel and sunbathe. Many are easily accessible beach parks with lifeguards, picnic facilities and restrooms.

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Long sleeves | A long-sleeved top, track jacket or popover will keep you warm in places like Upcountry Maui or on early morning hikes. Rain jacket | Throw on a rain jacket or windbreaker if you're visiting in the wet season. These can also come in handy on windy boat rides.

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There does not currently appear to be a strong sentiment among Native Hawaiians that the shirt should not be worn by non-Hawaiian people. This is likely because a Hawaiian shirt isn't a religious or historically ceremonial item of clothing. Therefore, it's usually okay to wear a Hawaiian shirt.

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Yet, what to wear in Maui has never baffled me because the island has no fashion pretense or “scene-y” dress code. People wear what's comfortable—I know a few locals who don't even own pants—which is a testament to the Valley Isle's casual, come-as-you-are culture.

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