Weather in May in Upolu
Planning a trip to Upolu this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
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. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Upolu in May, check out the map below.For specific regional insights in Upolu, refer to the map provided below.
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 a more detailed look at Upolu's conditions throughout the year, check out our Upolu climate page.
Where to go in Upolu in May





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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 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.
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.
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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.
Interested in more climate information?
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