Samoa
Samoa in January
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Samoa in January — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Samoa in January?
- Apia is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 30°C (86°F) in January; Lauli’i is the coolest at 29°C (85°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Samoa in January?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Asau (29°C (84°F)), and 15 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
30°
Apia
Coolest
29°
Lauli’i
Driest
324 mm
Asau
Warmest sea
29°
Asau
January in Samoa ranges from 29°C (85°F) in Lauli’i to 30°C (86°F) in Apia — a spread of 1 degrees across the country. On average it is about as warm as December. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Apia.
Best places in Samoa in January
Weather in January by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauli’i | 29° | 23° | 367 mm | 29° | 51 |
| Asau | 30° | 24° | 324 mm | 29° | 49 |
| Satapuala | 30° | 24° | 390 mm | 29° | 48 |
| Palauli | 30° | 24° | 474 mm | — | 47 |
| Mulifanua | 30° | 24° | 358 mm | 29° | 47 |
| Sale’imoa | 30° | 24° | 362 mm | 29° | 47 |
| Siusega | 30° | 23° | 387 mm | 29° | 47 |
| Fasito‘outa | 30° | 24° | 335 mm | 29° | 47 |
| Nofoali‘i | 30° | 24° | 480 mm | 29° | 47 |
| Apia | 30° | 24° | 463 mm | 29° | 46 |
| Vaitele | 30° | 24° | 491 mm | 29° | 46 |
| Vaiusu | 30° | 24° | 491 mm | 29° | 46 |
| Faleula | 30° | 24° | 482 mm | 29° | 46 |
| Vaimoso | 30° | 24° | 522 mm | 29° | 46 |
| Malie | 30° | 24° | 395 mm | 29° | 46 |
| Afega | 30° | 24° | 471 mm | 29° | 46 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Samoa in January?
Average daytime highs range from 29° in Lauli’i to 30° in Apia.
Can you swim in Samoa in January?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Asau at about 29°.