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Apia weather in January (Upolu, Samoa)

What weather conditions can you expect in Apia this January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Apia includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 29°C. But by evening, they drop to around 25°C.

Precipitation

Apia in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 369 mm for the month. This month brings the peak rainfall of the year, with heavy showers. Be sure to have a poncho ready to manage the downpours. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 151 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Apia. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Apia, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 369 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 79%  
SunshineSunshine 151 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Samoa in January

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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.