Weather in January in Upolu
Planning a trip to Upolu this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
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.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Apia. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Upolu in January, check out the map below.For specific regional insights in Upolu, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
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. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Apia.Average sunshine
Apia enjoys a balanced 151 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For a more detailed look at Upolu's conditions throughout the year, check out our Upolu climate page.
Where to go in Upolu in January





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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Samoa, check out our Upolu's climate page.
Popular destinations
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.
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.
Interested in more climate information?
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