Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa are the most common locations to see snow in Hawaii, but sometimes it also blankets Haleakala on Maui since it rises to 10,000 feet. Although it snows most often in winter at these highest elevations, it can happen any time of the year.

How often does it snow in Maui?

With that being said, Maui and Hawai'i, also known as The Big Island, do get the occasional snow, roughly once every five years for Maui according to the national weather service and almost annually for the Big Island.

Has it ever snowed on the beach in Hawaii?

Although often associated with tropical climate, flawless beaches, and simmering volcanoes, certain parts of Hawaii do experience snowfall. However, snow is rare and does not occur in all regions of the state.