Average Monthly Sunshine in Apia

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Apia receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Apia Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 221 hours of sunshine in August and 151 hours in January, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2252 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. August sees up to 7.4 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. January, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.0 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Apia’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Apia enjoys an average of 2252 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

January, Apia’s wettest month, receives 281 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 28°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Apia Precipitation page.