What is the weather like in Kauai vs Maui in January?

In January, Kauai averages 22°C high / 18°C low with about 42 mm of rain; Maui averages 17°C high / 14°C low with about 81 mm.

Kauai vs Maui in January

Kauai is the better pick in January — 90 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kauai is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Maui is nice, rainy, clean air.

Kauai vs Maui — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Kauai	🇺🇸 Maui
Comfort score	90/100 (S)	86/100 (A)
Feels-like high	23°C	16°C
Avg high / low	22° / 18°	17° / 14°
Rainfall	42 mm	81 mm
Rainy days	11	14
Humidity	78%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	28	30

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Kauai 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, a little rain, clean air · best July90
Maui 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, rainy, clean air · best June86

Kauai vs Maui in January — FAQ

Is January better in Kauai or Maui?: Kauai is the better pick in January — 90 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kauai is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Maui is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Kauai vs Maui in January?: In January, Kauai averages 22°C high / 18°C low with about 42 mm of rain; Maui averages 17°C high / 14°C low with about 81 mm.