Hi! We're thinking of going to Maui for our vacation (one week) in June. Three questions:

1. I expect bugs on any tropical island, but am I going to get munched out by mosquitoes? (My last island trip to the Carribbean I was spent covered in bug spray 24/7, so I'd like to go repellant free this time.gt;)

2. I've read that Kihue-Wailea is the sunniest part. How is the northwest part - the Lahaina/Kahana area and north into Kaanaplai to Kapalua? If we stay in those areas will we have the dry, sunny of Kihei?

3. What's the average tourist population like this time of year? Families? Tons of kids? Singles? Couples? I keep reading conflicting information.

Thank you so much for your help!

Chris

HI!

Search the web. Go to the bookstore and get TOURGUIDE. Better yet, visit the Hawaii tour guide section of THIS website.

In other words, put in a little effort a learn the basics before posting here. When you want more relevant specifics, and insider tips, if you inqure properly, ask away.

Chris,

Only in the wettest areas of the islands, like the Tropical Botanical Gardens on the Big Island, or the most "jungle-like" areas (around Hana) of Maui do you have any problems with mosquitos. I've been there on four visits - only used repellent at the Gardens on Big Island, and at night, near Wailua River @Caffe Coco (eating outside) on Kauai. Hawaii is NOT buggy like the Carribbean. June will be beautiful and sunny in all the areas you mention, though Kihei-Wailea will be the sunniest and driest of all, and Kapalua-Napili will be a little cooler and a little rainer, but you will not be disappointed at any of them, I'm sure. (In the winter, I'd advise you differently.) The busiest time of year in Hawaii is Christmas - March, and July-August but it's always wonderful, in my book, although my favorite season is April 15 - June 30. Good luck and do that research - it can make so much difference!

Oh, Please. Study up. Then post something you really can't figure out for yourself here Thank you.

Maui is crowded all of the time.

Thank you Dana! I HAVE read a million posts here, but they are often outdated or for a different time of year. I thought a new post might get me some current, straight answers (thank you Lani for your answer, that one was valuable). I've looked at many Web sites and tour guides, but they often embellish the truth. I've noticed many repetitive questions on these threads and people (normal people) seem fine answering them.

If the PARA-SITES here are anything like what people are like on the island, then we'll just go back to the Caymans. I'd rather deal with bugs than bitches.

1. The bugs in Hawaii aren't nearly as bad as in the Carribbean. You may want some bug spray if you are hiking or in a wet area - otherwise you'll probably be fine without spray.
2. Any of the areas you've mentioned will be sunny and generally dry. Kapalua is a little cooler and slightly more likely to have rain or clouds. However, in June you might prefer slightly cooler.
3. Tourism lasts all year in Hawaii. June isn't a bad time to visit. I made a quick trip to Maui (from Oahu) last June and stayed at the Sheraton in Kaanapali and the crowds weren't bad at all.

Have a good trip.

June is a great time to visit Maui, we stayed at Renaissance Wailea in June and loved it. In 8 days I saw one bug, the weather in Wailea is wonderful, parts of Maui are rainforest and it drizzles every day. We experienced no mosquitos.
The second week of June we saw all ages, families with young kids, older families with teens, couples, multigenerational groups. Maui does not have a crowded feel at all so dont worry about that. By all means go to Maui and enjoy yourself.

Hilda's answer was right on the money. June is a wonderful time to be in Maui. It's one of the least crowded times. Consider staying in Wailea at a condo. We did for about $900 a week. We can't wait to go back.

Bugs are not really a problem in Hawaii. I think it's the constant breezes that keeps them down. I know what you mean, I'm one of those people that have to apply insect repellant around the clock when I'm in the Carribean too.

The weather in June will be very nice. The official rainy season in Hawaii are the winter months but I've never noticed much of a difference. We've always had great weather, winter or summer, with just a few scattered showers/drizzles which can happen anytime of the year in the tropics. I personally prefer the weather in west Maui - cooler, breezier.

I think early June will have less kids than late June as most west coast schools don't let out for summer vacation until mid-June.

Hope this helps.

The mosquitoes are that bad in the Caymans?

Chris, while Maui is far more beautiful than Grand Cayman, you will NOT find a beach as beautiful as 7-Mile Beach (not even close), so keep that in mind. Generally speaking, mosquitoes are NOT a problem in Hawaii like the Caribbean, although I also don't remember having much of a problem on 7-Mile Beach either (but heard complaints from others about Rum Point and other locales on Cayman)!

hi chris,

you'll have a great time in june...weather still decent and the heaviest part of the tourist season is july/august, like 'other' lani said most local schools get out early-mid june so you will see some kids around, especially in lahaina.

generally speaking, the tradewinds (which bring most of the rain) come from the northeast, so these sides of the islands are usually the wettest. haven't been to kihei/wailea for decades, but kaanapali is pretty ok whenever we visit, just the odd sprinkle or two.

as for bugs, no problem near the beach, i just use repellant when we go hiking in the mountains, or visiting somewhere like my dad's place which has a mini-jungle heading to the door.

have a great time!