When is the best time to visit Samoa?

The best time to visit depends on where you go. Apia: September & August.

Which month is best overall in Samoa?

Averaged across our 1 destinations in Samoa, the strongest months are August, September, July. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.

Which cities in Samoa does bestime.to cover?

We currently score 1 destinations in Samoa: Apia.

How are the Samoa travel scores calculated?

Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Best Time to Visit Samoa: Weather by Month

01 · Samoa

About Samoa

Samoa is a Polynesian nation of two main volcanic islands, where village life, fa'a Samoa custom and reef-fringed coasts shape the experience. Apia holds the markets and colonial history, while the Lalomanu beaches, the To Sua ocean trench, Savai'i island and the Robert Louis Stevenson museum are among the best-known stops. The drier months from May to October suit beaches and hiking; the rainy season from November to April is hotter and humid, with a chance of cyclones.

Did you know?

Samoa was the first country to see the new day when it moved west of the international date line in 2011.
Tapa cloth and the kava ceremony are central to fa'a Samoa, the traditional way of life.
The islands have blowholes, lava fields and jungle waterfalls, with the To Sua ocean trench among the highlights.

Weather

Samoa: weather by month

Warmest month: April (28°C). Wettest: February (267 mm). Best overall score: August (6.3/10).

Month	Avg temp	Rain	Sunny days	Score
January	28°C	206 mm	28	4.0/10
February	28°C	267 mm	22	3.9/10
March	28°C	108 mm	29	5.0/10
April	28°C	125 mm	22	4.5/10
May	28°C	155 mm	17	3.8/10
June	28°C	79 mm	16	5.3/10
July	27°C	91 mm	17	5.4/10
August	27°C	72 mm	23	6.3/10
September	27°C	69 mm	27	6.2/10
October	27°C	114 mm	29	5.3/10
November	28°C	162 mm	27	4.4/10
December	28°C	197 mm	30	4.2/10

Travel Tips

01Best time & timing: The strongest months are August, September, July: August peaks at 6.3/10, while May drops to 3.8/10.
02Weather & what to pack: 27°C and 72 mm of rain shape a typical August here. Pack the lightest clothing you own, a hat and more water than feels necessary.
03Budget timing: The lowest rates fall in June; treat it as a budget pick rather than a weather pick (5.3/10).

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FAQ

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When is the best time to visit Samoa?: The best time to visit depends on where you go. Apia: September & August.
Which month is best overall in Samoa?: Averaged across our 1 destinations in Samoa, the strongest months are August, September, July. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.
Which cities in Samoa does bestime.to cover?: We currently score 1 destinations in Samoa: Apia.
How are the Samoa travel scores calculated?: Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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