Apia weather in March (Upolu, Samoa)

Wondering what the weather is like in Apia during March? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Apia includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 29°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 26°C. These are average temperatures, but occasional heat spikes are possible. Stay comfortable by wearing light clothing and drinking water.

Precipitation

Apia in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 281 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 175 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March 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 March

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 281 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 78%  

Sunshine 175 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Samoa in March

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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.