Samoa

Samoa Weather in January

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

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Apia Salelologa Manase Lalomanu

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 to Expect 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 (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Apia.

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 Mulifanua with an average of 313 mm (12 in) to heavy rainfall in Manase with 411 mm (16 in). Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Apia.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Apia gets approximately 151 hours of sunlight in January, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Samoa in January

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 January for some of the most popular destinations in Samoa?

Temperature range in Samoa (January)

Precipitation variation in Samoa (January)

Apia

In January 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
156 hours
151 hours
162 hours
Monthly rainfall
356 mm (14 in)
369 mm (15 in)
365 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Apia →

Salelologa

In January Salelologa 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°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
156 hours
151 hours
162 hours
Monthly rainfall
335 mm (13 in)
354 mm (14 in)
349 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Salelologa →

Lalomanu

In January 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
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
156 hours
151 hours
162 hours
Monthly rainfall
344 mm (14 in)
363 mm (14 in)
340 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lalomanu →

Manase

In January 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
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
359 mm (14 in)
411 mm (16 in)
402 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Manase →

Fagamalo

In January 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
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
357 mm (14 in)
408 mm (16 in)
398 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Fagamalo →

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Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Apia 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 369 mm (15 in)
Salelologa 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 354 mm (14 in)
Manase 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 411 mm (16 in)
Lalomanu 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 363 mm (14 in)
Mulifanua 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 313 mm (12 in)
Pago Pago 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 367 mm (14 in)

Samoa weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Samoa in January?

January in Samoa brings poor weather. In Apia, daytime temperatures are typically around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows hover near 25°C (77°F).

What is the average temperature in Samoa in January?

Daytime temperatures in Apia peak at roughly 29°C (84°F) in January, dropping to about 25°C (77°F) overnight.

Does Samoa get a lot of rain in January?

Yes. January brings heavy rainfall to Samoa, with Apia averaging around 369 mm (15 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is January a Good 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.

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