Samoa

Samoa Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Samoa in August.

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Apia Salelologa Manase Lalomanu

Planning a journey to Samoa this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Samoa in August

August in Samoa generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Apia.

To explore the conditions in Samoa in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Pago Pago with an average of 103 mm (4.1 in) to high rainfall in Lalomanu with 149 mm (5.9 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Apia typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

August brings good sunshine to many areas. Apia sees around 221 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Best Places to Visit in Samoa in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Samoa

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Samoa?

Temperature range in Samoa (August)

Precipitation variation in Samoa (August)

Apia

In August Apia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
221 hours
209 hours
Monthly rainfall
157 mm (6.2 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
185 mm (7.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Apia →

Salelologa

In August Salelologa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
221 hours
209 hours
Monthly rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Salelologa →

Lalomanu

In August Lalomanu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
221 hours
209 hours
Monthly rainfall
170 mm (6.7 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
192 mm (7.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Lalomanu →

Manase

In August Manase generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Manase →

Fagamalo

In August Fagamalo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Fagamalo →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Samoa in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Apia 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)
Salelologa 28°C (82°F) 24°C (75°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Manase 27°C (81°F) 24°C (75°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Lalomanu 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 149 mm (5.9 in)
Mulifanua 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Pago Pago 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)

Samoa weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Samoa in August?

August in Samoa brings pleasant weather. In Apia, daytime temperatures are typically around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows hover near 25°C (77°F).

What is the average temperature in Samoa in August?

Daytime temperatures in Apia peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in August, dropping to about 25°C (77°F) overnight.

Does Samoa get a lot of rain in August?

Apia typically receives notable rainfall in August, about 139 mm (5.5 in) on average across Samoa.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Samoa?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Samoa. Typically, the climate in Apia is pleasant. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Apia. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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