Does it rain a lot in Kihei?

The south side of Maui, including the areas of Kihei, Wailea and Makena, is typically warm and dry, receiving less then 10 inches of rain per year. The west side, including Lahaina, Ka'anapali and Kapalua, receives more rain—nearly triple the amount.



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Safety at night:Safe Kihei is generally known to be a friendly and laid-back beach town. While it's generally considered safe, especially compared to larger cities, it's always a good idea to take standard precautions when walking alone at night, such as avoiding unlit areas or being mindful of your belongings.

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Safety overview Kihei is generally known to be a friendly and laid-back beach town. While it's generally considered safe, especially compared to larger cities, it's always a good idea to take standard precautions when walking alone at night, such as avoiding unlit areas or being mindful of your belongings.

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Don't swim, surf or dive near harbor entrances, river mouths and channels, especially after heavy rains.

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There are two off-seasons on Maui: the spring and the fall. Spring on Maui is from April to mid-June with April and May being the quietest months. The average springtime temperatures on Maui are around 80 degrees.

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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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The South Maui coastline, including the towns of Kihei and Wailea, is known for its beach parks, resorts and water activities, but it's also where the biggest of Hawaii's tiger sharks, the females, live. Tiger sharks are one of the most common species in Hawaii and considered the most dangerous.

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Sometimes during winter storms on Maui, Molokai and Lanai water quality can be compromised temporarily by water runoff that carries excessive sediment, nutrients, and pollution called Brown Water Events, characterized by brown-looking water. Plus, bacteria counts in the brown water can be elevated.

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Kihei, HI is home to a population of 22.8k people, from which 92.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 16.7% of Kihei, HI residents were born outside of the country (3.81k people).

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The south and west side of the island are known as sunny and dry areas while the north and east coast are much more wet and lush.

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Kihei, Maui's Eternally Sunny Beach Town, Tops List of Maui “Hotspots” If there were one word to describe Kihei that word would definitely be “beaches.” There are no fewer than ten different beaches to choose from when visiting Kihei, a town where the sun nearly always shines on Maui's southern coast.

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