Will I see whales in Maui in February?

Maui is one of the world's top whale watching destinations, and it's no wonder when an estimated 10,000 humpback whales migrate to Maui waters each winter. In Maui in February, there are enough whales to go around and a number of possibilities to view these frolicking, 45 ton leviathans.



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When Is Maui Whale Watching Season? Whale watching season in Maui is November-May with peak season typically running between mid-January and March.

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The weather: Maui's February winter weather is relatively mild with an average high of 70 degrees Fahrenheit and an average low of 55 degrees Fahrenheit. There isn't typically too much precipitation, with around five rainy days a month.

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Ocean Conditions Surface ocean temperatures remain very stable during most of the year, usually hanging around 76°F. While getting a tan in early February may be more difficult due to the generally overcast weather, it's still possible to enjoy ocean-based activities such as swimming and surfing.

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“One of the best places that I have found whales … is in Lahaina Harbor,” Sullivan said. Not so coincidentally, many of the boat tours depart from Lahaina, the West Maui town between the resorts of Kaanapali Beach and Wailea. “The whales will come all the way up to the boats that are moored,” he said.

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The majority of humpbacks will stay around Maui's calmer, shallower water, which is ideal for moms and their calves, according to Conner Humann, a certified humpback whale naturalist and a crew member in the charter, making it the best island for whale watching.

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