Upolu weather in January
Are you planning a trip to Upolu in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Upolu in January?
Upolu is a region in Samoa. January 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 January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Lalomanu with an average of 363 mm to heavy rainfall in Apia with 369 mm. Apia experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella. Apia enjoys a balanced 151 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Upolu in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Upolu climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 2 most popular destinations in Upolu?
Apia
In January 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.
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Lalomanu
In January 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.
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Is January the best time to visit Upolu?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Apia, January may not be the ideal time to visit Upolu.
Generally speaking, June, July and August provide pleasant weather in Apia. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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