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When to go · Climate guide
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Samoa's national averages run from 26 °C in August to 28 °C in March, with rainfall between 124 mm in August and 464 mm in February and 5.2–7.5 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are June, July and August. Its 11 regions span 26–28 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Apia
- Region
- Oceania
- TZ
- America/Bogota
- Area
- 2,692 km²
Best months to visit
When Samoa shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.4 | 25.1 | 24.2 | 28.5 |
| February | 27.3 | 25.1 | 24.0 | 28.6 |
| March | 27.6 | 25.1 | 24.2 | 28.7 |
| April | 27.6 | 25.2 | 24.3 | 28.6 |
| May | 27.2 | 25.1 | 24.3 | 28.2 |
| June | 26.8 | 24.8 | 23.9 | 27.7 |
| July | 26.3 | 24.3 | 23.3 | 27.2 |
| August | 26.3 | 24.2 | 23.2 | 27.3 |
| September | 26.5 | 24.3 | 23.4 | 27.2 |
| October | 26.7 | 24.4 | 23.7 | 27.7 |
| November | 27.0 | 24.6 | 23.7 | 28.2 |
| December | 27.2 | 24.9 | 23.9 | 28.1 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 373 |
| February | 464 |
| March | 192 |
| April | 245 |
| May | 209 |
| June | 133 |
| July | 170 |
| August | 124 |
| September | 127 |
| October | 236 |
| November | 267 |
| December | 335 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 6.6 |
| February | 5.2 |
| March | 7.3 |
| April | 6.3 |
| May | 5.8 |
| June | 5.9 |
| July | 6.0 |
| August | 6.6 |
| September | 7.5 |
| October | 7.1 |
| November | 7.1 |
| December | 6.9 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.8 | 4.6 | 22.3 |
| February | 13.4 | 5.5 | 26.9 |
| March | 10.0 | 4.1 | 17.6 |
| April | 11.8 | 4.5 | 21.1 |
| May | 14.0 | 4.8 | 24.0 |
| June | 16.2 | 6.6 | 25.4 |
| July | 17.7 | 7.6 | 27.8 |
| August | 17.0 | 6.8 | 27.6 |
| September | 17.3 | 6.9 | 26.1 |
| October | 16.2 | 7.0 | 25.3 |
| November | 12.3 | 4.9 | 22.0 |
| December | 11.7 | 5.2 | 21.1 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Samoa
Nothing on this list closes for the season in Samoa, but every one of them has a window worth aiming for.
- LimitedIsland and beach travel
Limited January–March · at its best May–October
Sources: responsibletravel.com, taketravelinfo.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Samoa
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 4 governments · Advisory last changed
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Month by month
A year in Samoa, in order
- JanJanuary27.4°C · 373 mm · 6.6 hr/day
Around 27 °C with 373 mm of rain and 6.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 27 °C with 373 mm of rain and 6.6 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary27.3°C · 464 mm · 5.2 hr/day
Around 27 °C with 464 mm of rain and 5.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 27 °C with 464 mm of rain and 5.2 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch27.6°C · 192 mm · 7.3 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 192 mm of rain and 7.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 192 mm of rain and 7.3 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril27.6°C · 245 mm · 6.3 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 245 mm of rain and 6.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 245 mm of rain and 6.3 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay27.2°C · 209 mm · 5.8 hr/day
Around 27 °C with 209 mm of rain and 5.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 27 °C with 209 mm of rain and 5.8 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune26.8°C · 133 mm · 5.9 hr/day
Around 27 °C with 133 mm of rain and 5.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 27 °C with 133 mm of rain and 5.9 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly26.3°C · 170 mm · 6.0 hr/day
Around 26 °C with 170 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 26 °C with 170 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust26.3°C · 124 mm · 6.6 hr/day
Around 26 °C with 124 mm of rain and 6.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 26 °C with 124 mm of rain and 6.6 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember26.5°C · 127 mm · 7.5 hr/day
Around 27 °C with 127 mm of rain and 7.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 27 °C with 127 mm of rain and 7.5 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober26.7°C · 236 mm · 7.1 hr/day
Around 27 °C with 236 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 27 °C with 236 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember27.0°C · 267 mm · 7.1 hr/day
Around 27 °C with 267 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 27 °C with 267 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember27.2°C · 335 mm · 6.9 hr/day
Around 27 °C with 335 mm of rain and 6.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 27 °C with 335 mm of rain and 6.9 hours of sun a day.
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