Is Honolulu warmer than Maui?

Usually Honolulu is more humid and warmer--if you are in town--than Lahaina. Lahaina is hot and dry. Septemeber is normally one of our hottest times, and unless there's a storm, very dry.



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The weather on the two islands is pretty similar — sort of. The data shows that annual rainfall on Maui is slightly less than Oahu, and Maui is just slightly cooler — by less than one degree. But these figures don't illustrate the tropical microclimates on each island.

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Hawaii and Florida have 238 and 240 days of sunshine each year, respectively, on average. Hawaii is slightly hotter than Florida, 77 degrees F versus 72 degrees F, on average.

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Temperatures usually range from 75-90 degrees year round in the daytime, and 70-80 degrees at night. Temperatures in the winter months may be a little cooler, where nighttime temperatures can sometimes fall into the 50's. (It feels much cooler than that with a 20 MPH trade wind blowing.)

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So overall, compared to those warm water areas of the U.S. Gulf and Florida, Hawaiian waters are warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. As a general rule, Hawaiian waters average 77 degrees in the wintertime to 82 degrees in the summertime.

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Whether you want to get some extra Vitamin D or surf with the locals, these are the best Hawaiian beaches to keep you warm during the winter.
  • Waimea Bay, Oahu. ...
  • Yokohama Bay, Oahu. ...
  • Kalapaki Beach, Kauai. ...
  • Kehana Beach, Big Island. ...
  • Ho'okipa Beach Park, Maui. ...
  • Lanikai Beach, Oahu. ...
  • Punaluu Beach, Big Island.


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There are many reasons why Maui is the best Hawaiian island to visit, but one of the top reasons is its breathtaking beaches and tropical landscapes. You won't want to miss the world-famous Kaanapali Beach, where you can spend the day swimming in crystal clear waters or lounging on soft white sand.

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Additionally, August and September are Hawaii's warmest months, with August being the hottest month overall. You can expect the average high temperature to reach around 87 degrees daily, while the average low temperature tends to stay around 76 degrees in August.

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As a general rule, Hawaiian waters average 77 degrees in the wintertime to 82 degrees in the summertime. Now, compared to the U.S. West Coast, Hawaiian waters are definitely much warmer (10-20 degrees warmer) than the waters off Southern California. No comparison really for the U.S. West Coast.

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Maui in a Nutshell It is a bit more relaxing and a lot slower, and the people who visit enjoy that pace. It's the second most visited Hawaiian island after Oahu. Maui's highlights include: the Road to Hana.

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The State of Hawai'i is home to eight invasive species of mosquitoes - six that bite humans and two that feed solely on plants.

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