Best Time of the Year for Your Maui Wedding?

Last week we talked about the time of the day that is preferred for a Maui wedding, and photography in particular. But what about the time of the year? We’re talking about Hawaii, right? There are slight differences, but you really can’t go wrong by getting married during any month of the year if your wedding takes place in Hawaii!  Lets break it down to the four seasons of the year.

Winter: December through February
Common thought is that it rains a lot on Maui. That is true, it does rain a lot in some areas. Not so much on the western coasts and the south coast of Maui in particular. Where I live, Kihei gets less than ten inches a year. But if it is raining, it’s more likely happening in the winter. That’s just that way it is. But the good thing about a winter wedding is you are escaping some terrible winter weather back on the mainland! The winter is a popular time to visit the islands, so room rates, airline fares may be higher. And during the entire winter, we have the visiting humpback whales!

Spring: March April May
Spring is beautiful almost anywhere, right? Especially here! The whales are thinking of heading back north, but they are still here for at least March and well into April. Winter weather hopefully is in the past on the mainland and that causes less less people to visit, so it is less busy. As said, the weather is awesome, and room rates and fares are likely to be lower. Before I relocated, I marked May as my favorite month to visit and that applies to weddings too.

Summer: June July August
Many schools are on a nine month schedule and once June arrives, the kids are out and that brings vacationers! Check this, but I believe you will find the best fares and lodging rates during the summer months. The weather is sweet, the whales have exited though but the water is great! The longer daylight days peak on June 21 if you are keeping track. The sun sets as far north as it gets and it is a bit (5-10°) warmer, but still very sub-tropical (lovely!).

Autumn: September October, November
School is back in session for many, so fewer families are visiting. The trade-winds often taper off a bit in September, but it has cooled down a bit as well. This window between Labor Day and the December holidays has always been a busy time for us and weddings. It is an excellent time to visit and/or tie the knot.

There you have it. Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall. Anytime is perfect for a Maui wedding, just some seasons vary from the others. If you have a particular date in mind, get in touch with Scott or visit Hughes Photographics online.