![]() Indeed, precipitation out to sea around these parts is only about 20 or 25 inches per year. Over the open ocean around Maui, the trade winds aren’t generally forced upward by anything to produce much in the way of clouds and rainfall. ![]() So in an air mass that’s shoved up in altitude, water vapor will condense into clouds and, possibly, into precipitation. It involves a little Atmospheric Science 101-but only a little, we promise! Air forced upward cools down, and cooler air can’t hold as much moisture. OK, here’s an extremely simplified explanation of the general effect of those trade winds on Maui’s weather. These breezes stem from a major area of high pressure known as the Pacific High (or Pacific Anticyclone). The major influence on Maui’s weather (and that of the rest of the Hawaiian Islands) is the northeasterly airflow of the trade winds. Let’s dig into those so you can figure out the best time to come to the glorious Valley Isle! Basic Sketch of Maui’s Weather ![]() That said, there are some interesting (if comparatively modest) seasonal differences in Maui’s weather. Even considered against many other tropical locales, Maui (and the rest of Hawaii) are appealing given the quite low incidence of hurricanes here. It’s hard to go wrong here in terms of the weather, especially compared with most of mainland North America. Maui enjoys a wonderful tropical climate with year-round warmth moderated by the vast Pacific that surrounds the Hawaiian Islands.
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