Originally Posted by Cholula
Kapalua and Wailea are about 40 miles apart. And, granted, that distance can make a difference in Hawaiian weather. But let's not confuse Kapalua with Hana.You get more clouds in Kapalua than in Wailea but we're not looking at dramatically different weather IMO. Brief rain showers are common in Kapalua where you'll find the weather mostly dry in Wailea.
I have stayed in Kapalua 4 times...all at the rRtz Carlton...all times of the year- December, January, June, September....each time it has been largely windy and rainy. I don't mean 'tropical showers', I mean RAIN. Enough to keep you indoors for hours. I'll never go back. Each time, the weather even in Kaanapali was clearer, and in Wailea dry as a bone. I vote for (1) Kaanapali, or (2) Wailea, but not Kapalua.