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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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