Weather & climate · Apia
Best Time to Visit Samoa
June to September
The best time to visit Samoa is June to September, when daytime highs in Apia are around 28°C. March to May and October are also a good time to go. April is the warmest month (29°C by day), August the coldest (26°C at night), and January the wettest with about 258 mm of rain.
29°C
Warmest: April
26°C
Coldest nights: August
1858 mm
Rain per year
258 mm
Wettest: January
Samoa weather by month
- Jan28°C27°C258 mm
- Feb28°C27°C241 mm
- Mar28°C27°C165 mm
- Apr29°C27°C169 mm
- May28°C27°C128 mm
- Jun28°C27°C91 mm
- Jul28°C26°C75 mm
- Aug28°C26°C56 mm
- Sep28°C26°C92 mm
- Oct28°C26°C141 mm
- Nov28°C27°C213 mm
- Dec28°C27°C229 mm
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| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C | 27°C | 258 mm | 82% | 81% | Rainy |
| February | 28°C | 27°C | 241 mm | 82% | 81% | Rainy |
| March | 28°C | 27°C | 165 mm | 81% | 74% | Good |
| April | 29°C | 27°C | 169 mm | 81% | 68% | Good |
| May | 28°C | 27°C | 128 mm | 81% | 65% | Good |
| June | 28°C | 27°C | 91 mm | 81% | 62% | Best time |
| July | 28°C | 26°C | 75 mm | 80% | 61% | Best time |
| August | 28°C | 26°C | 56 mm | 79% | 60% | Best time |
| September | 28°C | 26°C | 92 mm | 79% | 59% | Best time |
| October | 28°C | 26°C | 141 mm | 80% | 65% | Good |
| November | 28°C | 27°C | 213 mm | 81% | 72% | Rainy |
| December | 28°C | 27°C | 229 mm | 81% | 79% | Rainy |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Apia (-13.82, -171.77). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Samoa have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Samoa?
June to September. The best time to visit Samoa is June to September, when daytime highs in Apia are around 28°C. March to May and October are also a good time to go. April is the warmest month (29°C by day), August the coldest (26°C at night), and January the wettest with about 258 mm of rain.
What is the hottest month in Samoa?
April, with average highs of 29°C in Apia.
What is the coldest month in Samoa?
August, when nights drop to about 26°C and days reach 28°C.
What is the rainiest month in Samoa?
January with about 258 mm; August is the driest (56 mm).
When should I avoid visiting Samoa?
January is the least comfortable month on average: 28°C by day and 258 mm of rain.
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