May Rainfall and Precipitation in Samoa

Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Samoa in May.

Samoa experiences heavy precipitation in May, ranging from 175 mm (6.9 in) of rainfall in Mulifanua to 237 mm (9.3 in) in Lalomanu.

Select a Month

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

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

Best Places to Visit in Samoa in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Samoa.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

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).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Islands in Samoa

Drill down to May weather for any region in Samoa.

Savaii
Upolu

Popular cities in Samoa

Pick a city to see its May weather averages.

Samoa precipitation in May: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Samoa receive in May?

May in Samoa is a significant part of the rainy season. It might not be the best month for a trip. Apia experiences fluctuating weather conditions in May, often marked by frequent rainfall that averages around 225 mm (8.9 in).

How many days does it rain in Samoa in May?

Rainfall in Apia typically falls on roughly 17 days days in May.

Is May part of the rainy season in Samoa?

May is part of Samoa's rainy season. Showers are more common this time of year.

What is the wettest city in May in Samoa?

Based on our records, Lalomanu receives the most rainfall in Samoa in May, averaging about 237 mm (9.3 in).

What is the driest city in May in Samoa?

Mulifanua is the driest city we have data for in Samoa in May, with monthly rainfall close to 175 mm (6.9 in).

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.