Samoa · SpringMonth summary
Samoa weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
25°C – 29°C
🌧 Rainy days
86% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (7.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Samoa in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (7.1/10). August scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Samoa in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Cultural sites less crowded than peak season — more enjoyable visits Spring marks the start of the good season in Samoa. Temperatures rise (29°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 86% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. August (7.3/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 25°C | 29°C | 94% | 13.6 | 12.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 25°C | 29°C | 95% | 17.1 | 10.4h | 6.9/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 25°C | 30°C | 93% | 7.2 | 11.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 25°C | 29°C | 92% | 8.8 | 11.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 25°C | 29°C | 86% | 7.4 | 11.0h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ June | 25°C | 28°C | 76% | 5.2 | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ July | 24°C | 28°C | 75% | 5.3 | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ August | 24°C | 28°C | 73% | 4.3 | 11.0h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ September | 24°C | 28°C | 82% | 4.4 | 11.3h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 24°C | 29°C | 88% | 7.5 | 11.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 25°C | 29°C | 91% | 9.2 | 12.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 25°C | 29°C | 94% | 11.1 | 11.9h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Samoa averages 29°C, 86% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
May vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 7.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -13%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Samoa in May
Is May a good time to visit Samoa?
May is an acceptable time for Samoa (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider August (7.3/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Samoa in May?
Yes, 86% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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