January · Samoa
Best time to visit Apia in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Apia in January
Average temperature 28°C, 206 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.4/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 28°C
- Rainfall
- 206 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Apia scores 7.4/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 28°C, 206 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Apia is Samoa's capital on Upolu's north coast, with a harbour, markets and Robert Louis Stevenson's Vailima estate.
January in Apia — reliably good (10th best month)
January averages 28°C (83°F) and humidity near 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
206 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 7.4/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 8.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? September scores 1.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Apia in January?
- In January, Apia averages 28°C, 206 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.4/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Apia?
- January earns a 7.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Apia in January?
- Expect about 206 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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