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Apia weather in December (Upolu, Samoa)

What weather conditions can you expect in Apia this December? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of December in Apia typically brings high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 29°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 25°C.

Precipitation

Apia in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 356 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 156 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Apia. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Apia climate page with graphs.

 

Apia, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 356 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 77%  
SunshineSunshine 156 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Samoa in December

Find out more about the weather in Samoa and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Apia.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Samoa? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Samoa. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.