Samoa

Samoa Weather in December

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

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Apia Salelologa Manase Lalomanu

Planning a trip to Samoa this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Samoa in December

December in Samoa generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Apia.

For specific regional insights in Samoa, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Mulifanua with an average of 303 mm (12 in) to heavy rainfall in Manase with 359 mm (14 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Apia receives about 156 hours of sunlight in December, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in Samoa in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Samoa.

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 December for some of the most popular destinations in Samoa?

Temperature range in Samoa (December)

Precipitation variation in Samoa (December)

Apia

In December Apia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
183 hours
156 hours
151 hours
Monthly rainfall
286 mm (11 in)
356 mm (14 in)
369 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Apia →

Salelologa

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

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
183 hours
156 hours
151 hours
Monthly rainfall
245 mm (9.6 in)
335 mm (13 in)
354 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Salelologa →

Lalomanu

In December Lalomanu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
183 hours
156 hours
151 hours
Monthly rainfall
278 mm (11 in)
344 mm (14 in)
363 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lalomanu →

Manase

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

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
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 rainfall
246 mm (9.7 in)
359 mm (14 in)
411 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Manase →

Fagamalo

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

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
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 rainfall
247 mm (9.7 in)
357 mm (14 in)
408 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Fagamalo →

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In our records: Samoa December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in Samoa in our climate database (1999 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest December day in Samoa brought 274 mm (11 in) in Apia on December 20, 2024.

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Apia 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 356 mm (14 in)
Salelologa 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 335 mm (13 in)
Manase 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 359 mm (14 in)
Lalomanu 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 344 mm (14 in)
Mulifanua 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 303 mm (12 in)
Pago Pago 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 316 mm (12 in)

Samoa weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Samoa in December?

Expect poor weather across Samoa in December. The popular destination of Apia averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 25°C (77°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Samoa in December?

Apia averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 25°C (77°F).

Does Samoa get a lot of rain in December?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Apia records an average of 356 mm (14 in) in December, putting it among the wetter months for Samoa.

Is December a Good 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.

Interested in more climate information?

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