Samoa Weather, climate and geography

Weather & climate

Best time to visit

Samoa has a warm, tropical climate tempered by trade winds between May and September. Temperatures remain relatively constant throughout the year, becoming cooler at night. There are more than 2,500 hours of sunshine annually. Rainfall is heaviest between December and April. Sea temperatures rarely fall below 24°C (75.2°F).

Required clothing

Lightweight cottons and linens with warmer clothes for evenings. Rainwear is advisable.

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