Samoa
Waterfalls you can jump straight off into a pool below, a village life still built around a communal fale rather than four walls, and a to-sua ocean trench you climb down a ladder into like a secret.
The best time to visit Samoa is May–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (85°F). Local time there is 05:28 (UTC+13).
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The year at a glance
May · high 29°C · rain 158mm · 11.5h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Apia, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C85°F | 412mm16.2in | 12.9h12.9h | |
| February | 29°C84°F | 410mm16.1in | 12.6h12.6h | |
| March | 30°C85°F | 137mm5.4in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| April | 30°C86°F | 146mm5.7in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| May | 29°C85°F | 158mm6.2in | 11.5h11.5h | in the recommended window |
| June | 29°C84°F | 125mm4.9in | 11.3h11.3h | in the recommended window |
| July | 29°C84°F | 132mm5.2in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
| August | 29°C84°F | 78mm3.1in | 11.7h11.7h | in the recommended window |
| September | 29°C85°F | 89mm3.5in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| October | 29°C85°F | 170mm6.7in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| November | 30°C85°F | 233mm9.2in | 12.8h12.8h | |
| December | 29°C85°F | 287mm11.3in | 12.9h12.9h |
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When is the best time to visit Samoa?
The best time to visit Samoa is May–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (85°F).
How warm does Samoa get?
Typical daytime highs in Samoa are Mar–May 30°C (85°F), Jun–Aug 29°C (84°F), Sep–Nov 30°C (85°F), Dec–Feb 29°C (84°F).
Is Samoa expensive?
On the ground, Samoa is cheap.
What sort of trip is Samoa good for?
Samoa is good for beach and sun holidays, relaxing holidays, history and culture, nature and scenery.
How rainy is Samoa?
The wettest month in Samoa is January at 412mm (16.2in), the driest August at 78mm (3.1in), with a monthly average of 198mm (7.8in).
What plug do I need for Samoa?
Samoa uses type I sockets at 230 V.
