Samoa weather in May
Considering a trip to Samoa this May 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 May?
May in Samoa generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Apia.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Manase with an average of 180 mm to heavy rainfall in Lalomanu with 237 mm. Meanwhile, Apia enjoys close to 195 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Samoa for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Samoa climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Samoa?
Average weather in Apia
In May 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 unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Salelologa
In May Salelologa 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 pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Lalomanu
In May 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 unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Manase
In May 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 pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Fagamalo
In May 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 tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Samoa.
Is May the best time to visit Samoa?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Samoa with often unpleasant weather in Apia.
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.
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