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Maui or Kauaʻi for a honeymoon?

Stunning view of a palm-lined beach in Kihei, Hawaii under a vivid blue sky.
Maui
Stunning aerial shot of the rugged Na Pali coast in Kauai featuring dramatic cliffs.
Kauaʻi

The short answer

Pick Maui if…

you care most about buzz, nightlife, shopping and road trips.

Comfort week for two: $5,810 · Best All year

Pick Kauaʻi if…

you care most about jungle, privacy and adventure.

Comfort week for two: $5,775 · Best All year

Costs are similar: about $5,810 for a comfortable week in Maui and $5,775 in Kauaʻi.

On weather, Maui wins in Mar, May, and Kauaʻi in Aug.

Prices in USD; flight times from Los Angeles. About these prices

About these prices: estimates for two people, 7 nights, covering the stay (three levels, from guesthouses to four-star to five-star or villa), food, experiences and mandatory fees. Flights are not included. Off-peak prices; peak months add about 20% to the stay. Set October 2026, converted at 2026-10-09 exchange rates. Treat them as a guide: real prices often vary by 25% or more with the hotel, dates and how early you book. How we estimate

The numbers

Side by side

MauiKauaʻi
Best monthsAll yearAll year
Simple week for two$3,430$3,395
Comfort week for two$5,810$5,775
Splurge week for two$13,160$12,775
Travel time from Los Angeles~5.5h~6h
Ideal stay5–9 nights5–8 nights
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When to go

Month by month

Each month rated for honeymooners from ten years of ERA5 weather (rain, heat, sunshine and storm risk), plus local seasons like monsoons and closures.

Maui

  1. Maui, January: Best. 26°C, 71 mm rain.
  2. Maui, February: Best. 26°C, 108 mm rain.
  3. Maui, March: Best. 26°C, 61 mm rain.
  4. Maui, April: Best. 27°C, 69 mm rain.
  5. Maui, May: Best. 27°C, 44 mm rain.
  6. Maui, June: Best. 28°C, 34 mm rain.
  7. Maui, July: Best. 29°C, 51 mm rain.
  8. Maui, August: Best. 29°C, 94 mm rain.
  9. Maui, September: Best. 29°C, 43 mm rain.
  10. Maui, October: Best. 29°C, 50 mm rain.
  11. Maui, November: Best. 28°C, 43 mm rain.
  12. Maui, December: Best. 26°C, 85 mm rain.

Kauaʻi

  1. Kauaʻi, January: Best. 25°C, 72 mm rain.
  2. Kauaʻi, February: Best. 25°C, 81 mm rain.
  3. Kauaʻi, March: Best. 25°C, 114 mm rain.
  4. Kauaʻi, April: Best. 26°C, 80 mm rain.
  5. Kauaʻi, May: Best. 26°C, 71 mm rain.
  6. Kauaʻi, June: Best. 27°C, 68 mm rain.
  7. Kauaʻi, July: Best. 28°C, 50 mm rain.
  8. Kauaʻi, August: Best. 29°C, 56 mm rain.
  9. Kauaʻi, September: Best. 29°C, 58 mm rain.
  10. Kauaʻi, October: Best. 28°C, 71 mm rain.
  11. Kauaʻi, November: Best. 27°C, 64 mm rain.
  12. Kauaʻi, December: Best. 26°C, 82 mm rain.

Maui wins in Mar, May. Kauaʻi wins in Aug.

Every month, with temperature and rainBoth ratings and the better pick for each month
MonthMauiKauaʻiBetter pick
JanuaryBest 26° · 71 mmBest 25° · 72 mmLevel
FebruaryBest 26° · 108 mmBest 25° · 81 mmLevel
MarchBest 26° · 61 mmBest 25° · 114 mmMaui
AprilBest 27° · 69 mmBest 26° · 80 mmLevel
MayBest 27° · 44 mmBest 26° · 71 mmMaui
JuneBest 28° · 34 mmBest 27° · 68 mmLevel
JulyBest 29° · 51 mmBest 28° · 50 mmLevel
AugustBest 29° · 94 mmBest 29° · 56 mmKauaʻi
SeptemberBest 29° · 43 mmBest 29° · 58 mmLevel
OctoberBest 29° · 50 mmBest 28° · 71 mmLevel
NovemberBest 28° · 43 mmBest 27° · 64 mmLevel
DecemberBest 26° · 85 mmBest 26° · 82 mmLevel

Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0). Download: CSV · JSON

What each does best

Which one is yours?

Choose Maui if…

Sunrise above the clouds on Haleakalā, the Road to Hāna and whales in winter.

Stronger on buzz, nightlife, shopping and road trips.

  • · Sunrise above the clouds on Haleakalā
  • · Drive the Road to Hāna
  • · Snorkel the Molokini crater
  • · Whale-watching cruise

Where to stay: Wailea or Hāna

Maui guide →Maui honeymoon cost →

Choose Kauaʻi if…

The Garden Isle: the Nā Pali cliffs, Waimea Canyon and Hanalei Bay, with no building taller than a palm.

Stronger on jungle, privacy and adventure.

  • · Sail the Nā Pali coast at sunset
  • · Doors-off helicopter over Waimea Canyon
  • · Kayak the Wailua River to a waterfall
  • · Snorkel Tunnels Beach

Where to stay: Poʻipū or Hanalei & Princeville

Kauaʻi guide →Kauaʻi honeymoon cost →

Questions couples ask

Quick answers

Which is better for a honeymoon, Maui or Kauaʻi?
Pick Maui for buzz, nightlife, shopping and road trips; pick Kauaʻi for jungle, privacy and adventure. Costs are similar: about $5,810 for a comfortable week in Maui and $5,775 in Kauaʻi. On weather, Maui wins in Mar, May, and Kauaʻi in Aug.
When is the best time to go to Maui?
From ten years of weather data, the best months for Maui are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
When is the best time to go to Kauaʻi?
For Kauaʻi, the best months are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Which is cheaper, Maui or Kauaʻi?
Kauaʻi. A simple week for two costs from $3,395 on the ground, against $3,430 in Maui. Flights are extra.

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