Best Time to Play Kapalua Plantation Course

Quick answer: the best months to play Kapalua Plantation Course are January, September & December, based on 10-year weather averages measured at the course in Lahaina, HI (Maui).

About the Course

The PGA Tour starts every January here for a reason: Maui’s northwest corner is reliably 75°F when the mainland is frozen. The Plantation’s huge elevation changes amplify the trade winds — calm mornings play five shots easier.

Month-by-Month Weather at Kapalua Plantation Course

MonthAvg HighAvg LowRainy DaysAvg WindSeason
January 78°F 69°F 19 14 mph Shoulder
February 77°F 68°F 18 16 mph Shoulder
March 78°F 69°F 22 15 mph Shoulder
April 79°F 70°F 22 16 mph Variable
May 80°F 71°F 22 16 mph Variable
June 81°F 73°F 15 17 mph Shoulder
July 82°F 74°F 14 19 mph Shoulder
August 83°F 74°F 14 17 mph Shoulder
September 83°F 74°F 13 16 mph Shoulder
October 83°F 74°F 17 14 mph Shoulder
November 81°F 73°F 17 16 mph Shoulder
December 79°F 70°F 18 15 mph Shoulder

Why January, September & December Win

Our playability scoring treats highs of 60–80°F as ideal, wind under 8 mph as calm, and fewer rainy days as more bookable mornings. May typically brings the most challenging weather at Kapalua Plantation Course.

Check Conditions Before You Go

Booked a tee time? Check the live golf weather score for Honolulu, HI — the closest city we track to Kapalua Plantation Course — for today's playability rating, hourly wind, and the best tee time window.

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