Pago Pago Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Pago Pago, Samoa. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Pago Pago, timing is key. In September, you can enjoy up to 199 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 112 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1870 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of September under a blue sky, with approximately 6.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 3.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 54% of the time during the day in September, the highest percentage of any month. June has the lowest percentage at 34%.

Pago Pago enjoys an average of 1870 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.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

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.

January, Pago Pago’s wettest month, receives 263 mm (10 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C (84°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).

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