Maalaea (HI) Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Maalaea, Hawaii, United States of America. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

While the amount of sunshine in Maalaea changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2989 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in July and a subtle dip in February.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between July (9.8 hours per day) and February (7.0 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 74% of the time during the day in September, the highest percentage of any month. April has the lowest percentage at 62%.

Maalaea vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Maalaea enjoys an average of 2989 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Maalaea

March, Maalaea’s wettest month, receives 22 mm (0.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C (79°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Maalaea Precipitation page.