Country in Oceania

Samoa Weather Forecast

Samoa weather: 74°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 74°F now🕔 8:40 AM local📅 Best: August and September👥 220.000

Samoa weather in January

85°
average high · low 76°F
★★★☆☆
ranked #10 of 12 months

A workable month, with trade-offs.

Average high85°F
Average low76°F
Mean79°F
Rainfall17,0 in

January runs close to the annual average in Samoa.

Compare with December or February.

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Climate in Samoa month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January85°76°17,0 in★★★☆☆
February84°76°15,7 in★★★☆☆
March85°76°11,7 in★★★☆☆
April86°76°6,9 in★★★☆☆
May84°76°11,9 in★★★☆☆
June82°74°5,4 in★★★★
July81°73°6,3 in★★★☆☆
August83°74°2,9 in★★★★
September83°74°4,4 in★★★★
October84°74°10,3 in★★★☆☆
November84°75°11,0 in★★★☆☆
December85°75°11,0 in★★★☆☆

Climate type: Tropical. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Best time to visit Samoa

Go in August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and March - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★☆☆
April★★★☆☆
May★★★☆☆
June★★★★
July★★★☆☆
August★★★★
September★★★★
October★★★☆☆
November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
  • Insect repellent and quick-dry fabrics for humidity
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and March - historically the least comfortable months here.

How Samoa compares with nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Samoa.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
National Park of American Samoa77 mi79°Fabout the same121 in

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Samoa?

Samoa is a country in Oceania. Its coordinates are -13.8506, -171.7513. It lies in Oceania.

What is the weather like in Samoa right now?

It is currently 74°F (23°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 89% and wind is 9 mph.

When is the best time to visit Samoa?

August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Samoa, which has a tropical climate. January, February and March are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Samoa in?

Samoa observes Pacific/Apia (UTC+13:00). The local time is 8:40 AM.

How many people live in Samoa?

Samoa has a population of approximately 220.000.

What are the top things to do in Samoa?

Popular options include National Park of American Samoa.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 8:40 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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