Climate Insights for Lahaina

The climate in Lahaina is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 340mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 50mm of rainfall. Lahaina is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: September, August, July. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.

Lahaina has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.

Lahaina is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 340mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 28mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 50mm of rainfall. December and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 8mm. That's 42mm less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Lahaina is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

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It is currently spring in Lahaina, which began on March 20, 2026. Lahaina is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in September at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 20°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 51 days from now.

The best time to visit Lahaina is during January, February, March, April, May, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 35mm per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lahaina based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.