Maui Wind
 

Noticed the weather in Kahului, Maui indicates wind for several days when we will be there. Anyone have an idea as to just how windy that will be? Do we need overcoats (lol)?

Kahului is a breezy place ,almost every afternoon the trades will blow.
It feels good but it can make landing at the airport an interesting experience.

There is almost always a pleasant ocean breeze on Maui. Check your weather site for the wind speeds. If it is 25 mph or less, that will be a very pleasant wind. Leave all overcoats in your mainland closet. However, if you go to the top of Haleakela, you will need long pants and a sweatshirt.

Thank you!

The valley, the strip of land between Haleakala and the West Maui mountains, is a bit of a wind tunnel, from Kahului to Maalaea. I took a PWF Whale Watch from Maalaea a couple of weeks ago, and they said it was the second windiest harbor on the planet, next to Wellington, New Zealand (I HAD to ask....). By the way, we saw over 20 whales during the 2 hour cruise.
But, as M-Bob said, it is a pleasant wind. It does make a round of golf a little more challenging, though!
In 17 days on Oahu and Maui, I never wore long pants, or a jacket or sweatshirt even once, mind you, we never went up Haleakala this time. We had about 15 minutes of rain, over the 2 weeks.... unlike the previous week or two, when the islands were all somewhat drenched. The weather changed just about exactly when we got there. We even had some locals thank us for bringing the nice weather.... (from Canada, in March???)
Hey, we got lucky!

When planning your trip to Maui, the wind will have an effect on your plans.

If you want to do things like Paragliding or snorkeling at Molokini, it's best to do that in the morning as the afternoon winds are usually stronger.

Any land based activities like going up the Iao Valley should be done in the morning before the usual early afternoon clouds that normally bring a little rain.

Also, the water will be a bit calmer in the mornings making it a good time to practice surfing.

Totally agree that the best time to snorkel - paraglyding - fishing, etc - is usually early in the morning - when the wind is down - and the seas are calm and have the best visibility/riding out to your destination.

As for going up to see the sunrise at Mt. Haleakula (actually-it's a volcano cauldron) - it will be chilly at Oh Dark thirty. I am a polar bear by nature- but was glad I brought along a hotel towel to use as a shawl of sorts while the sun finally peaked over the peaks. Then it warmed up quickly.

And I love the trade winds on Maui. Almost sweet. :)

I agree. The trade winds on Maui have a magical feel like no where else on earth.

Just talked to my brother who is in Maui for 2 months. He said it is 82 degrees (low was 67 degrees last night). Wish I was there.

I am at Napili Bay now...very windy,tropical style. Also, whether they call it partially cloudy or partially sunny, it's both. Does not seem to force one to alter plans....and the water is great!

nnrobnz, how windy is "very windy" (I hate anything more than a light breeze, even tropical style :-) )

Geesh: What particular Paradise travelers we sometimes have.

It's nothing like the gusts of winds you get in most places like Wellington, NZ but enough to make the water a bit rougher.

In most cases where you are actually going to be spending time outside it's protected from the wind. Even in exposed areas the wind normally is not enough to kick up the sand on most beaches.

Generally the breeze is much stronger in the Napili to Kapalua area vs. the Kihei to Wailea area.

Back from our trip. Stayed at the Westin Resort/Spa in Kaanapali (I know spelling is off) and it was very breezy most of the time right in that area, but beautiful. A couple miles north at the Westin Villas, it misted off and on all week but not by the resort. Strange. Miss the feel of the air - back in Michigan and settling into spring. It was a great break though. I am still counting my blessings.