Samoa

Samoa Weather in March

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

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Apia Salelologa Manase Lalomanu

Planning a getaway to Samoa this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Samoa in March

March 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 26°C (79°F) in Apia. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

To explore the conditions in Samoa in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Mulifanua with an average of 229 mm (9 in) to heavy rainfall in Manase with 287 mm (11 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Apia as an example - it receives around 175 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

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Best Places to Visit in Samoa in March

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 March for some of the most popular destinations in Samoa?

Temperature range in Samoa (March)

Precipitation variation in Samoa (March)

Apia

In March Apia 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.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
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
162 hours
175 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
365 mm (14 in)
281 mm (11 in)
241 mm (9.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Apia →

Salelologa

In March 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 unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
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
162 hours
175 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
349 mm (14 in)
251 mm (9.9 in)
207 mm (8.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Salelologa →

Lalomanu

In March 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.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
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
162 hours
175 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
340 mm (13 in)
267 mm (11 in)
241 mm (9.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Lalomanu →

Manase

In March 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.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
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
402 mm (16 in)
287 mm (11 in)
220 mm (8.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Manase →

Fagamalo

In March 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.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
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
398 mm (16 in)
285 mm (11 in)
219 mm (8.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Fagamalo →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Apia 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 281 mm (11 in)
Salelologa 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 251 mm (9.9 in)
Manase 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 287 mm (11 in)
Lalomanu 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 267 mm (11 in)
Mulifanua 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 229 mm (9 in)
Pago Pago 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 263 mm (10 in)

Samoa weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Samoa in March?

Samoa typically experiences poor weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Apia average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 26°C (79°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Samoa in March?

In Apia, the average daytime high in March is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 26°C (79°F).

Does Samoa get a lot of rain in March?

Rainfall in Samoa peaks during March. Apia averages roughly 281 mm (11 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Samoa?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Samoa due to the typically poor weather in Apia.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly 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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