AI-generatedApia at a glance
- Best time
- May – Nov
- Warmest month
- Mar · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Apr · 29.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,360 h
- Rain a year
- 2,825 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+13
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in Apia
Apia has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. March is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while July is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,360 hours of sunshine a year, Apia is sunny; September is the sunniest month with 7.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – November
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:0118:24
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:48–06:29 · evening 17:56–18:37
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:39–05:48 · evening 18:37–18:46
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Apia in October?
In October, Apia is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 245 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Apia.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 23 min06:01 – 18:24
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 62 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+13Pacific/Apia
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %85 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %67 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Apia
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 27.8 – 28.7 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Apia ranges from 27.9 °C in August to 29.5 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in April, while the air already peaks in March. From October to August the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in April, eight out of ten years were between 28.8 and 30.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 29.1° | 28.5° | 29.8° | very warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 29.1° | 28.4° | 29.9° | very warm |
| MarchMar | 29.4° | 28.6° | 29.9° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 29.5° | 28.8° | 30.0° | very warm |
| MayMay | 29.2° | 28.7° | 29.6° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 28.6° | 28.2° | 29.1° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.2° | 27.7° | 28.7° | warm |
| AugustAug | 27.9° | 27.2° | 28.5° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.0° | 27.6° | 28.4° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 28.4° | 27.8° | 28.7° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.9° | 28.4° | 29.3° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 29.1° | 28.5° | 29.6° | very warm |
Sunshine hours in Apia
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.0 of 12.4 hours of daylight in Apia, 56 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Apia
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in February (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Apia: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Apia has about 26 rainy days with 245 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Apia
How breezy and how cloudy Apia is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Apia typically peaks at 23 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: May – Feb.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 62 % of the sky over Apia: variable cloud, with about 7.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Apia
How often the day gets hot in Apia (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Apia has about 1 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Apia
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 25°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in August (24°), the warmest in April (25°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 360 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 50 | 29° | 25° | 29.1° | 5.9 h | 28 | 389 |
| FebruaryFeb | 50 | 29° | 25° | 29.1° | 5.8 h | 25 | 347 |
| MarchMar | 50 | 29° | 25° | 29.4° | 6.3 h | 27 | 262 |
| AprilApr | 51 | 29° | 25° | 29.5° | 6.4 h | 25 | 213 |
| MayMay | 54 | 28° | 25° | 29.2° | 6.3 h | 24 | 216 |
| JuneJun | 57 | 28° | 25° | 28.6° | 6.5 h | 22 | 134 |
| JulyJul | 59 | 28° | 24° | 28.2° | 6.5 h | 21 | 145 |
| AugustAug | 58 | 28° | 24° | 27.9° | 6.7 h | 21 | 113 |
| SeptemberSep | 57 | 28° | 24° | 28.0° | 7.1 h | 23 | 161 |
| OctoberOct | 56 | 28° | 25° | 28.4° | 7.0 h | 26 | 245 |
| NovemberNov | 54 | 28° | 25° | 28.9° | 6.7 h | 26 | 273 |
| DecemberDec | 53 | 28° | 25° | 29.1° | 6.4 h | 28 | 328 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
13.83° S, 171.77° W · 9 m · Pacific/Apia
Best time to visit Apia
The best time to visit Apia is from May to November. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in April it only reaches 29.5 °C. The wettest month is January with 389 mm of precipitation.
Apia through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Apia in spring
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 74 rainy days in all
Apia in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 28–29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 81 rainy days in all
Apia in autumn
Mar – May
Fair
- 28–29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 77 rainy days in all
Apia in winter
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 64 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Apia for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Apia
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and July bring similar holiday weather to Apia (score 56 and 59). Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is about as warm in both months. July has 5 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 56 | 59better |
| Day high | 28° | 28° |
| Night low | 25° | 24° |
| Sea | 28.4° | 28.2° |
| Sunshine | 7.0 hbetter | 6.5 h |
| Rainy days | 26 | 21better |
| Rainfall | 245 mm | 145 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 30better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
12 or more rainy days
Apia month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
50January29° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In January, Apia is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 389 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Apia.
Apia in January50February29° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In February, Apia is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 347 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Apia.
Apia in February50March29° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In March, Apia is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 262 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Apia.
Apia in March51April29° · Sea 30° · 6 h
In April, Apia is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 213 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Apia.
Apia in April54May28° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In May, Apia is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 216 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Apia.
Apia in May57June28° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In June, Apia is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 134 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Apia.
Apia in June59July28° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In July, Apia is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 145 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Apia.
Apia in July58August28° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In August, Apia is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 113 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Apia.
Apia in August57September28° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In September, Apia is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 161 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Apia.
Apia in September56October28° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In October, Apia is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 245 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Apia.
Apia in October54November28° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In November, Apia is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 273 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Apia.
Apia in November53December28° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In December, Apia is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 328 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Apia.
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Apia vs. Funafuti
In October the holiday weather in Apia and Funafuti is about equally good (score 56 vs. 57). During the day it is about as warm in Funafuti as in Apia. The sea in Funafuti is 2 °C warmer.
| in October | Apia | Funafuti |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 56 | 57 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 28° |
| Sea | 28° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 26 | 22 |
| Best time | May – Nov | Mar – Nov |
Through the year
Planning a trip to Apia
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Apia in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Apia has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 58) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 51).
- 51
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 55
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 58
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 56
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 52
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 19 h 30 min
- Distance
- 15,760 km
- Time zone
- UTC+13
- Jet lag
- About 12 days (12 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Apia lies in an area that South Pacific cyclones can reach. The cyclone season runs from November to April, with most storms from January to March. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January: Peak
- February: Peak
- March: Peak
- April: Season
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November: Season
- December: Season
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Apia
When is the best time to visit Apia?
The best time to visit Apia is from May to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Apia?
The sea temperature in Apia ranges from 27.9 °C in August to 29.5 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Apia in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Apia?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 25 °C. July is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Apia?
The wettest month is January with 389 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 113 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Apia get?
Apia gets around 2,360 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is September with 7.1 hours a day; in February there are 5.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Apia in?
Apia uses the time zone Pacific/Apia, at UTC+13 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Apia?
A nonstop flight from London to Apia takes about 19 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 15,760 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is cyclone season in Apia?
Apia lies in an area that South Pacific cyclones can reach. The cyclone season runs from November to April, with most storms from January to March. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Apia?
Apia has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 58) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 51). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 51, May half-term 55, Summer holidays 58, October half-term 56, Christmas holidays 52.
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