American Samoa Weather, climate and geography

Weather & climate

Best time to visit

Very warm, tropical climate. The heaviest rainfalls are usually between December and April. The climate is best during the winter months, May to September, when there are moderate southeast trade winds. There is a local cyclone season from November to April.

Required clothing

Lightweight cottons and linens throughout the year plus a warmer layer for cooler winter evenings, and rainwear for the wet season (December to April).

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