Maui honeymoon
Sunrise above the clouds on Haleakalā, the Road to Hāna and whales in winter.
The short answer
Best for couples who want road trips, beaches, islands and luxury. Go in All year.
Best value: Mar–Jun, Aug–Nov, good weather outside peak season.
- January: Best. 26°C, 71 mm rain.
- February: Best. 26°C, 108 mm rain.
- March: Best. 26°C, 61 mm rain.
- April: Best. 27°C, 69 mm rain.
- May: Best. 27°C, 44 mm rain.
- June: Best. 28°C, 34 mm rain.
- July: Best. 29°C, 51 mm rain.
- August: Best. 29°C, 94 mm rain.
- September: Best. 29°C, 43 mm rain.
- October: Best. 29°C, 50 mm rain.
- November: Best. 28°C, 43 mm rain.
- December: Best. 26°C, 85 mm rain.
- Ideal stay
- 5–9 nights
- Fly into
- OGG
- Your visa
Visa rules depend on your passports. The visa checker shows both of yours.
Prices are estimates for two; visa rules are from a dataset. How we know
About these prices: estimates for two people, 7 nights, covering the stay (a good four-star or boutique hotel), 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
Rule from the Passport Index dataset (ilyankou/passport-index-dataset), updated 10 Oct 2026; not individually confirmed with each government. Confirm on the official site: US Department of State: visas.
- Visa-free:
- No application. You are admitted on arrival, for a set number of days.
- Visa on arrival:
- No application in advance. You get the visa at the airport, usually for a fee, with proof of onward travel.
- eTA (online):
- A short online authorisation before you travel, linked to your passport. Not a visa, but you can’t board without it.
- e-Visa:
- A visa you apply for online before you travel. Allow a few days to a few weeks.
- Visa required:
- Apply at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before you travel. Allow several weeks.
When to go
The best time for a honeymoon in Maui
- January: Best. 26°C, 71 mm rain.
- February: Best. 26°C, 108 mm rain.
- March: Best. 26°C, 61 mm rain.
- April: Best. 27°C, 69 mm rain.
- May: Best. 27°C, 44 mm rain.
- June: Best. 28°C, 34 mm rain.
- July: Best. 29°C, 51 mm rain.
- August: Best. 29°C, 94 mm rain.
- September: Best. 29°C, 43 mm rain.
- October: Best. 29°C, 50 mm rain.
- November: Best. 28°C, 43 mm rain.
- December: Best. 26°C, 85 mm rain.
Month-by-month weatherTemperature, rain, sunshine and sea for all twelve months
| Month | High / low | Rain | Sun / day | Sea | For a honeymoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26° / 19°C | 71 mm · 4 wet days | 10.3 h | 25°C | Best |
| February | 26° / 19°C | 108 mm · 6 wet days | 10.3 h | 25°C | Best |
| March | 26° / 20°C | 61 mm · 3 wet days | 10.3 h | 25°C | Best |
| April | 27° / 21°C | 69 mm · 5 wet days | 11.3 h | 25°C | Best |
| May | 27° / 21°C | 44 mm · 3 wet days | 12.0 h | 26°C | Best |
| June | 28° / 22°C | 34 mm · 3 wet days | 12.5 h | 26°C | Best |
| July | 29° / 22°C | 51 mm · 5 wet days | 12.6 h | 27°C | Best |
| August | 29° / 23°C | 94 mm · 6 wet days | 12.0 h | 27°C | Best |
| September | 29° / 23°C | 43 mm · 4 wet days | 11.5 h | 27°C | Best |
| October | 29° / 22°C | 50 mm · 4 wet days | 10.8 h | 27°C | Best |
| November | 28° / 22°C | 43 mm · 3 wet days | 10.1 h | 27°C | Best |
| December | 26° / 20°C | 85 mm · 4 wet days | 9.7 h | 26°C | Best |
Averages for 2015–2024 from Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5) 2015–2024. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com. Download this table: CSV · JSON (CC BY 4.0)
Sample Honeymoon Book
7 nights in Maui in January
When
January 2027
Stay
7 nights
Sunset
18:06
Your January
- Daytime high
- 26°C
- Night low
- 19°C
- Wet days
- 4
- Sea
- 25°C
Golden hour from 17:34; sunset 18:06.
- Bonus: Humpback whale season.
- Heads-up: Winter swells hit the north shores; south and west beaches stay calm.
What it costs
On the ground for two, 7 nights in January (peak season: stays cost about 20% more), flights not included.
- Simple & lovely$3,738$534 a night
- Comfort$6,398$914 a night
- Splurge$14,770$2,110 a night
Includes car hire, resort fees.
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. January is peak season, so stays include about 20% extra. 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
Papers
Visa rules depend on your passports. The visa checker shows both of yours.
Where this comes from
Rule from the Passport Index dataset (ilyankou/passport-index-dataset), updated 10 Oct 2026; not individually confirmed with each government. Confirm on the official site: US Department of State: visas.
Always confirm on the official government site before you book.
Where to stay
Wailea
The sunny south shore with calm beaches.
Hāna
The end of the famous road: rainforest and waterfalls.
Day by day
- Day 1
- DayLand at OGG and check in near Wailea
- SunsetSunset at 18:06: an easy first dinner near Wailea
- Day 2
- DaySnorkel the Molokini crater
- DayThis month only: humpback whale season
- Day 3
- DayWhale-watching cruise
- DayA day in Hāna: the end of the famous road: rainforest and waterfalls
See days 4–8
- Day 4
- DayExplore Wailea: the sunny south shore with calm beaches
- SunsetOceanfront lūʻau dinner
- Day 5
- DawnSunrise above the clouds on Haleakalā
- DayAn afternoon at the spa
- Day 6
- DayDrive the Road to Hāna
- DayNothing planned. That’s the plan
- Day 7
- DayA free day near Wailea
- Day 8
- DaySlow breakfast and one last swim in Wailea, then back to OGG
Trip kitWhat to book ahead, a packing list for January and a few words of Hawaiian
Book ahead
- January is peak season here: book your stay as soon as you’ve decided.
Pack for January
- Passports, IDs and printed bookings
- A universal plug adapter
- Your own snorkel mask (optional)
- Comfortable trail shoes
Words of love
Hawaiian
“Aloha au iā ʻoe”I love you
MahaloThank you
The full price picture is on Maui honeymoon cost and packages: 3 to 10 nights at three comfort levels, flights from eight cities and what a fair package should include. For the whole trip, how to budget for a honeymoon covers the fees that quotes leave out.
Make this plan yours
Answer a few visual questions together and see if Maui is your match.
Moments for two
Romantic things to do in Maui
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- Sunrise above the clouds on Haleakalādawn$
- Drive the Road to Hānaday$
- Snorkel the Molokini craterday$$
- Whale-watching cruiseday · Dec–Apr$$
- Oceanfront lūʻau dinnersunset$$
From couples who went
Real honeymoon experiences in Maui: the good and the bad
What they loved
- Things to do2
- Romance & privacy1
- Where they stayed1
What went wrong
- Weather1
- Getting around1
Read all 6 experiences, with links to the originals
The good 4
Where they stayedWailea
Thirty-four years after their 1985 honeymoon, a couple went back to the same Wailea beachfront hotel, now under a new name, and found their old building.
“the grounds and location are as remarkable as they were in 1985”
Couple, 34 years on · Tripadvisor review · Jun 2019 · Read the original
Things to doMaui and Kauaʻi
Maui and Kauaʻi in one trip worked well with 4–5 nights on each. Don't split Maui between more hotels: getting to Hana and back takes hours from anywhere.
“My husband and I just did the Maui/Kauai combo in November. 4-5 nights on each island was great”
Couple · Tripadvisor forum · Nov 2016 · Read the original
Romance & privacyWailea
They split their honeymoon between a week in Wailea and a week in Kaanapali. In May they found the south calmer, with gentler beaches, nicer resorts and fewer crowds.
“For a honeymoon, I do agree with what others have said, Wailea is more romantic & relaxing.”
Honeymooners · Tripadvisor forum · Jul 2015 · Read the original
Things to doSouth Maui
A regular visitor's favourite snorkelling is off the south-coast beaches, with Lahaina's waterfront for evenings in the west.
“South Maui has some of my favorite beaches to snorkel”
Regular visitor · Tripadvisor forum · Jan 2015 · Read the original
The bad 2
Getting aroundRoad to Hana
The road to Hana's cliffside hairpins are hard work for a nervous driver, and her husband has driven it twice. Next time they'll take a guided tour or fly.
“Being afraid of heights I am not a good driver on that road, especially coming back.”
Couple · Tripadvisor forum · Oct 2024 · Read the original
WeatherKapalua and Kaanapali
Their November honeymoon at Kapalua, in the north-west, was blown about daily. On their anniversary trip to Wailea there was one windy day. They also found Kaanapali busy, touristy and crowded.
“Kapalua on our HM was windy every day”
Couple, anniversary trip · Tripadvisor forum · Jan 2015 · Read the original
These are individual experiences, not ratings. A hotel named here is where something happened, not a recommendation or a warning about the hotel today. Quotes are checked word for word against the original; we leave out anything older than 2015. Last read 2026-10-10. How we choose them
Before you go
Good to know before you book Maui
- Driving up for sunrise on Haleakalā needs a reservation made in advance.Source: US National Park Service
- Humpback whales spend the winter around Maui, roughly December to April.Source: NOAA Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale Sanctuary
Plugs, tipping, water and phones in United States
- Plugs and voltage
- Type A, B · 120 V / 60 Hz
- Tap water
- Safe to drink. Tap water is safe nearly everywhere; use bottled in remote campgrounds.
- Tipping
- 18–22% at restaurants, $1–2 per drink at bars, 15–20% on taxis and for spa services. Tips are expected, not a bonus.
- Phone and eSIM
- T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon. Tourist SIMs and eSIMs are widely sold; check that your phone supports US bands.
- Money (USD)
- US dollar. Cards are used even for small purchases; carry a few small bills for tips.
- Emergency numbers
- 911
Applies to Maui and the rest of United States. Editorial summary, reviewed 2026-10; customs and networks change, so check the official entry site and your government’s travel advice before you go.
Questions couples ask
