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Upolu weather in December

Considering a trip to Upolu this December 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 Upolu in December?

Upolu is a region in Samoa. December in Upolu 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 December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Lalomanu with an average of 344 mm to heavy rainfall in Apia with 356 mm. Apia enjoys a balanced 156 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

For specific regional insights in Upolu for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Upolu climate page.

Where to go in Upolu in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Upolu on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 2 most popular destinations in Upolu?

Apia

In December 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.

Apia
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
29°C 
25°C 
183 hours 
286 mm 
16 days 
poor 
29°C 
25°C 
156 hours 
356 mm 
16 days 
poor 
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29°C 
25°C 
151 hours 
369 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Apia

Lalomanu

In December 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.

Lalomanu
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
29°C 
26°C 
183 hours 
278 mm 
16 days 
poor 
29°C 
26°C 
156 hours 
344 mm 
16 days 
poor 
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29°C 
26°C 
151 hours 
363 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Lalomanu

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Upolu, in Samoa.

Is December the best time to visit Upolu?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Apia, December may not be the ideal time to visit Upolu.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide pleasant weather in Apia. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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