Samoa
Country · Oceania, Polynesia
Samoa is a country located in Polynesia in Oceania, with neighbours by land or sea including the United States. Its capital is Apia, and the country covers an area of 2842 km2 with a population of about 219000 people. It offers travelers cultural sights, museums, and historical landmarks.
Highlights
The site covers 3 top sights. In the capital city of Apia, travelers can visit the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Apia and the Robert Louis Stevenson Museum. Another notable sight is the Pulemelei Mound.
When to go
The climate data covers the capital city of Apia with average temperatures only. Temperatures remain steady throughout the year, averaging 26 °C to 27 °C. Rainfall varies significantly by month. August is the driest month with an average of 149 mm of rain over about 18 days. January is the wettest month, receiving an average of 557 mm of rain over about 25 days.
Practical notes
The currency used is the Samoan tālā. Official languages are English and Samoan. Driving is on the left side of the road. The time zone is UTC+13:00. Power plugs are type I, with a voltage of 230.0 V.
Cities
Top sights in Samoa
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 26 °C on average. The wettest is January, with about 557 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
| Rainfall, mm | 557 | 478 | 386 | 294 | 274 | 171 | 179 | 149 | 239 | 295 | 392 | 442 |
| Rainy days | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 23 | 25 | 26 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Apia (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Apia Samoa Temple
- Mount Matavanu