Samoa weather in December
Are you planning a trip to Samoa in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Samoa in December?
December in Samoa generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Apia.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Pago Pago with an average of 316 mm to heavy rainfall in Manase with 359 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 156 hours of sunlight anticipated in Apia. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Samoa in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Samoa climate page.
Where to go in Samoa in December
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Samoa?
Average weather in Apia
In December Apia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Salelologa
In December Salelologa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Lalomanu
In December Lalomanu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Manase
In December Manase generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Fagamalo
In December Fagamalo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Samoa?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Apia, December may not be the ideal time to visit Samoa.
On average, the best time to visit Samoa is in June, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Apia. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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