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Weather in January in Samoa

Considering a trip to Samoa this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Samoa in January?

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Apia. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Samoa in January, check out the map below.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Samoa, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Salelologa with an average of 354 mm to heavy rainfall in Manase with 411 mm. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Apia.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 151 hours of sunlight anticipated in Apia. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For a more detailed look at Samoa's conditions throughout the year, check out our Samoa climate page.

Where to go in Samoa in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Samoa on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Samoa, check out our Samoa's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Samoa?

Apia

In January 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.

Apia
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
29°C 
25°C 
2,252 hours 
3009 mm 
197 days 
29°C 
25°C 
151 hours 
369 mm 
16 days 
poor 
29°C 
26°C 
162 hours 
365 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Apia

Salelologa

In January Salelologa 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.

Salelologa
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
28°C 
25°C 
2,252 hours 
2622 mm 
198 days 
29°C 
25°C 
151 hours 
354 mm 
16 days 
poor 
29°C 
25°C 
162 hours 
349 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Salelologa

Lalomanu

In January 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.

Lalomanu
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
29°C 
26°C 
2,252 hours 
3005 mm 
195 days 
29°C 
26°C 
151 hours 
363 mm 
16 days 
poor 
29°C 
26°C 
162 hours 
340 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Lalomanu

Manase

In January 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.

Manase
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
28°C 
25°C 
2779 mm 
199 days 
28°C 
25°C 
411 mm 
17 days 
poor 
28°C 
25°C 
402 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Manase

Fagamalo

In January 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.

Fagamalo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
28°C 
25°C 
2782 mm 
199 days 
28°C 
25°C 
408 mm 
17 days 
poor 
28°C 
25°C 
398 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Fagamalo

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Samoa.

Is January the best time to visit Samoa?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Samoa with often poor weather in Apia.

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

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Samoa.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Samoa? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Samoa.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.