Samoa, SamoaQuick decision
When to visit Samoa?
🌞 Best time overall
August
🌡️ Optimal temperature
75°F–82°F in August
🌧 Least rain
73% rainy days in August
🌧 Wettest month
February (95%)
📅 Best score
7.3/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
To Sua Ocean TrenchMay–Oct — turquoise natural pool in a grotto, iconic.
Lalomanu beachesMay–Oct — white sand, traditional fale huts, reefs.
Samoan cultureYear-round — fiafia, ava ceremony, traditional pe'a tattoo.
BudgetMay–Oct — dry season, fale accommodation €20–40/night.
Monthly climate data
Samoa weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 77°F | 84°F | 94% | 0.5in | 12.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 77°F | 84°F | 95% | 0.7in | 10.4h | 6.9/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 77°F | 86°F | 93% | 0.3in | 11.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 77°F | 84°F | 92% | 0.3in | 11.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 77°F | 84°F | 86% | 0.3in | 11.0h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ June | 77°F | 82°F | 76% | 0.2in | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ July | 75°F | 82°F | 75% | 0.2in | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ August | 75°F | 82°F | 73% | 0.2in | 11.0h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ September | 75°F | 82°F | 82% | 0.2in | 11.3h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 75°F | 84°F | 88% | 0.3in | 11.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 77°F | 84°F | 91% | 0.4in | 12.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 77°F | 84°F | 94% | 0.4in | 11.9h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 29°F, 90% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 28°F, 75% rainy days, 11.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 29°F, 87% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 29°F, 94% rainy days, 11.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.
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FAQ
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August is ideal with 73% rainy days and 28°F.
February is the wettest month with 95% rainy days.
Yes, August is the best month with an average of 28°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.0/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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