What’s the climate like in Samoa?
The current climate of Samoa features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 32°C during the day to lows of 31°C. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 23°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Samoa in recent years was 43°C in July 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 25°C in July 2018.
On average, Samoa receives 2263 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Samoa runs from November to April.
The climate of Samoa is based on weather data from Apia. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Samoa for a full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Samoa?
The best time to visit Samoa for sunny weather is June through September. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Samoa. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Samoa
The climate table of Samoa shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 247 | 428 | 195 | 178 | 191 | 81 | 108 | 90 | 56 | 156 | 264 | 269 |
| UV Index | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 32°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in January, February, March, April, May, September, November and December
- Lowest temperature: 31°C in June, July, August and October
- Precipitation: 2263 mm per year, averaging 189 mm per month
- Driest months: 56 mm in September, 81 mm in June and 90 mm in August
- Wettest months: 428 mm in February, 269 mm in December and 264 mm in November
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Weather experiences in Samoa
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Average Temperature per Month in Samoa
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Samoa. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Samoa
This graph shows how much precipitation Samoa gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Samoa
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Samoa. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Samoa
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Samoa. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Samoa
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Samoa over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in Samoa
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December in Samoa is paradise, bright sunshine and pleasant temperatures around 30 degrees. Despite the occasional rain shower, the white beaches and blue ocean are irresistible. Worth an absolute 5-star rating.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Samoa by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Samoa. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
