Why visit Lahaina
Townapedia lists 17 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 25 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Lahaina Lighthouse, Paʻupaʻu, Lahaina Historic District and Lahainaluna High School.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; February lows average 64°F.
Weather in Lahaina
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lahaina
Lahaina (; Hawaiian: [ləˈhɐjnə]) or Lāhainā is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. On the northwest coast of the island of Maui, it encompasses Lahaina town and the Kāʻanapali and Kapalua beach resorts. At the 2020 census (before the 2023 wildfire), Lahaina had a resident population of 12,702. The CDP spans the coast along Hawaii Route 30 from a tunnel at the south end, through Olowalu, and to the CDPs of Kaanapali and Napili-Honokowai to the north.
From the Wikipedia article Lahaina, Hawaii (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Lahaina Lighthouse
Lighthouse · 1.2 mi
Lighthouse in Hawaii, United States
Museums and landmarks17
Lahaina Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic district in Hawaii, United States
Lahainaluna High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
High school in Lahaina, Maui County, Hawaii
980 Lahainaluna Road, Lahaina
Mokuʻula
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in Hawaii, United States
Wo Hing Society Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Former historic building in Lahaina
Lahaina Heritage Museum
Museum · 1.2 mi
Museum located in Lahaina, Maui
5 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Lahaina Banyan Court Park
Park · 1.2 mi
Public park in Lahaina, Hawaii
Restaurants and cafes25
Kaleis Lāhainā
Restaurant · Regional, Hawaiian, Plate Lunch · 1.1 mi
1221 Honoapiilani Highway, Lahaina
Mo-Su 07:00-20:00
13 more on the map.
Where to stay3
Hyatt Residence Club Maui, Kāʻanapali Beach
Motel and hotel · 2.6 mi
180 Nohea Kai Drive, Lahaina
Churches and places of worship8
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 1.3 mi
1181 Front Street, Lahaina
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Healthcare1
Map of Lahaina
86 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°F | 64°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 77°F | 64°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 78°F | 65°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 66°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 67°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 69°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 70°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 71°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 70°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 83°F | 70°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 80°F | 68°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 78°F | 66°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Puukolii 457.1 (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Maui County has had 29 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-10-07: Hurricane Lala (Hurricane)
- 2026-10-07: Hurricane Lowell (Hurricane)
- 2026-09-25: Tropical Storm Nolo (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2025-09-23: Holomua Fire (Fire)
- 2023-08-10: Wildfires And High Winds (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Kapalua-West Maui Airport (JHM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Kaanapali 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Mahinahina 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Napili-Honokowai 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Waikapu 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Wailuku 10 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Waihee-Waiehu 10 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Kahului 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Kihei 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Lanai City 17 mi west, about 27 min by car
- Paia 19 mi east, about 31 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
Loading what members have shared...
Sources and licences
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Lāhainā oceanfront, en:User:Calbear22, Public domain
- State Farm agents distribute essential items to Lahaina residents following wildfire - 53121108837, State Farm, CC BY 2.0
- Clothes and home items saved from the Lahaina wildfire, State Farm, CC BY 2.0
- State Farm agents distribute essential items to Lahaina residents following wildfire - 53121716061, State Farm, CC BY 2.0
- State Farm agents distribute essential items to Lahaina residents following wildfire - 53122198653, State Farm, CC BY 2.0
- Maui-Lahaina-MariaLanakila-CatholicChurch, Joel Bradshaw, Public domain
- Maui-Lahaina-Halepai-corner, Joel Bradshaw, Public domain
- Maui-Lahaina-Courthouse-front, Joel Bradshaw, Public domain
- Mokuʻula excavation site 1, 293.xx.xxx.xx, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wo Hing Temple, 293.xx.xxx.xx, Public domain
- Maui-Lahaina-WaiolaChurch-up, Joel Bradshaw, Public domain
- Lahaina Lighthouse 2009-01, United States Coast Guard, PA3 Michael De Nyse, Public domain
- Lahaina Courthouse Square, Harry Alverson from Katonah, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Debris piled up as part of the recovery effort, State Farm, CC BY 2.0
- Mapillary (rking) 2020-07-24 17H43M14S048 (142079264638743 at xa9anj4re2z00mjg6foj3g with Trimble Trimble MX7), rking, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mapillary (rking) 2020-07-24 17H43M14S538 (523498122364514 at xa9anj4re2z00mjg6foj3g with Trimble Trimble MX7), rking, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mapillary (rking) 2020-07-24 17H50M28S401 (807226549927934 at qqof1q7xcj2svoq2v6q2t8 with Trimble Trimble MX7), rking, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mapillary (rking) 2020-07-24 17H43M13S543 (132742642161184 at xa9anj4re2z00mjg6foj3g with Trimble Trimble MX7), rking, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mapillary (rking) 2020-07-24 17H50M27S956 (3977400365685596 at qqof1q7xcj2svoq2v6q2t8 with Trimble Trimble MX7), rking, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mapillary (rking) 2020-07-24 17H43M15S013 (840487106597332 at xa9anj4re2z00mjg6foj3g with Trimble Trimble MX7), rking, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mapillary (rking) 2020-07-24 17H50M28S831 (2555830338045016 at qqof1q7xcj2svoq2v6q2t8 with Trimble Trimble MX7), rking, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mapillary (rking) 2020-07-24 17H50M27S496 (1402715610090151 at qqof1q7xcj2svoq2v6q2t8 with Trimble Trimble MX7), rking, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mapillary (rking) 2020-07-24 17H43M13S028 (489148728807665 at xa9anj4re2z00mjg6foj3g with Trimble Trimble MX7), rking, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mapillary (rking) 2020-07-24 17H50M29S256 (203379521628417 at qqof1q7xcj2svoq2v6q2t8 with Trimble Trimble MX7), rking, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mapillary (rking) 2020-07-24 17H43M15S478 (194647259179479 at xa9anj4re2z00mjg6foj3g with Trimble Trimble MX7), rking, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mapillary (rking) 2020-07-24 17H50M27S011 (213828583698151 at qqof1q7xcj2svoq2v6q2t8 with Trimble Trimble MX7), rking, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mapillary (rking) 2020-07-24 17H43M12S503 (325205175868879 at xa9anj4re2z00mjg6foj3g with Trimble Trimble MX7), rking, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mapillary (rking) 2020-07-24 17H50M29S676 (3936146353130133 at qqof1q7xcj2svoq2v6q2t8 with Trimble Trimble MX7), rking, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mapillary (rking) 2020-07-24 17H43M15S928 (149406273776380 at xa9anj4re2z00mjg6foj3g with Trimble Trimble MX7), rking, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mapillary (rking) 2020-07-24 17H50M26S491 (905465683347722 at qqof1q7xcj2svoq2v6q2t8 with Trimble Trimble MX7), rking, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mapillary (rking) 2020-07-24 17H43M11S973 (769330990380073 at xa9anj4re2z00mjg6foj3g with Trimble Trimble MX7), rking, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mapillary (rking) 2020-07-24 17H50M30S096 (221497626167073 at qqof1q7xcj2svoq2v6q2t8 with Trimble Trimble MX7), rking, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mapillary (rking) 2020-07-24 17H43M16S373 (504976484181559 at xa9anj4re2z00mjg6foj3g with Trimble Trimble MX7), rking, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mapillary (rking) 2020-07-24 17H50M25S931 (182483530454584 at qqof1q7xcj2svoq2v6q2t8 with Trimble Trimble MX7), rking, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mapillary (rking) 2020-07-24 17H50M30S521 (3856410477820415 at qqof1q7xcj2svoq2v6q2t8 with Trimble Trimble MX7), rking, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mapillary (rking) 2020-07-24 17H43M11S443 (223775092568981 at xa9anj4re2z00mjg6foj3g with Trimble Trimble MX7), rking, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mapillary (rking) 2020-07-24 17H43M16S818 (522013015645537 at xa9anj4re2z00mjg6foj3g with Trimble Trimble MX7), rking, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mapillary (rking) 2020-07-24 17H50M25S321 (1167411263725651 at qqof1q7xcj2svoq2v6q2t8 with Trimble Trimble MX7), rking, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mapillary (rking) 2020-07-24 17H50M30S951 (176881917694976 at qqof1q7xcj2svoq2v6q2t8 with Trimble Trimble MX7), rking, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mapillary (rking) 2020-07-24 17H43M10S918 (2004492343036780 at xa9anj4re2z00mjg6foj3g with Trimble Trimble MX7), rking, CC BY-SA 4.0
Page built October 30, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us or suggest a place.