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Weather in May in Upolu

Considering a trip to Upolu 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 Upolu in May?

Upolu is a region in Samoa. May 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.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Apia with an average of 225 mm to heavy rainfall in Lalomanu with 237 mm.

Average sunshine

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 Upolu for May, 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 May

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 May for the 2 most popular destinations in Upolu?

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.

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
<<   April April
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29°C 
26°C 
188 hours 
241 mm 
17 days 
29°C 
25°C 
195 hours 
225 mm 
17 days 
June   >> June
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28°C 
25°C 
199 hours 
163 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Apia

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.

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
<<   April April
<<  
29°C 
26°C 
188 hours 
241 mm 
17 days 
29°C 
26°C 
195 hours 
237 mm 
17 days 
June   >> June
>>  
28°C 
26°C 
199 hours 
175 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Lalomanu

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

Is May the best time to visit Upolu?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Apia. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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