Pulemelei Mound
Pulemelei Mound is a burial mound located in the Palauli district of Samoa. It is one of the 3 most looked-up sights in the country on this site.
Planning a visit
The driest months at the site are June, July, and August, which receive between 106 mm and 134 mm of rain over about 18 to 20 days. January through March are the wettest months, with rainfall exceeding 400 mm and occurring on about 24 to 25 days. Average temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, hovering between 26 °C and 27 °C.
To reach Pulemelei Mound, travelers can fly into Faleolo International Airport in Apia, which is 36 km away. The mound is located 54 km from Apia.
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 26 °C on average. The wettest is January, with about 568 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 |
| Rainfall, mm | 568 | 527 | 404 | 266 | 229 | 134 | 130 | 106 | 163 | 239 | 321 | 438 |
| Rainy days | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
