Apia weather in May (Upolu, Samoa)

What is the weather forecast for Apia in May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In May, Apia typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 29°C. At night, it falls to around 25°C.

Precipitation

Apia in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 225 mm for the month. On average, there are about 17 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 195 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm 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 May

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 225 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 76%  

Sunshine 195 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Samoa in May

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.