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Upolu Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Upolu, Samoa in May.

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Apia Lalomanu Mulifanua

Planning a trip to Upolu, Samoa this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Upolu in May

Upolu, Samoa 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 (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Apia.

For specific regional insights in Upolu, Samoa, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Mulifanua with an average of 175 mm (6.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Lalomanu with 237 mm (9.3 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Apia sees close to 195 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Upolu by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Upolu - and find the best time to visit. (based on Apia)

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March29°C (84°F) April29°C (84°F) May29°C (84°F) June28°C (82°F) July28°C (82°F) August28°C (82°F) This monthSeptember28°C (82°F) October28°C (82°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Upolu in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Upolu.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Upolu

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Upolu, Samoa?

Temperature range in Upolu (May)

Precipitation variation in Upolu (May)

Apia

In May Apia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
188 hours
195 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
241 mm (9.5 in)
225 mm (8.9 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
very good
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Lalomanu

In May Lalomanu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
188 hours
195 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
241 mm (9.5 in)
237 mm (9.3 in)
175 mm (6.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
very good
Climate in Lalomanu →

Mulifanua

In May Mulifanua generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
188 hours
195 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
196 mm (7.7 in)
175 mm (6.9 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
very good
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Upolu in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Apia 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 225 mm (8.9 in)
Lalomanu 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 237 mm (9.3 in)
Mulifanua 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 175 mm (6.9 in)

Upolu weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Upolu, Samoa in May?

Expect mixed weather across Upolu, Samoa in May. The popular destination of Apia averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 25°C (77°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Upolu, Samoa in May?

Daytime temperatures in Apia peak at roughly 29°C (84°F) in May, dropping to about 25°C (77°F) overnight.

Does Upolu, Samoa get a lot of rain in May?

Rainfall in Upolu, Samoa peaks during May. Apia averages roughly 225 mm (8.9 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Upolu, Samoa?

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

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

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