AI-generatedPago Pago at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Mar · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Mar · 29.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,440 h
- Rain a year
- 2,496 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−11
- Elevation
- 2 m
Climate in Pago Pago
Pago Pago 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 32 °C, while July is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 2,440 hours of sunshine a year, Pago Pago is sunny; September is the sunniest month with 7.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Pago Pago
The best time to visit Pago Pago is from July to August. The sea reaches 29.4 °C in March, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. The wettest month is January with 369 mm of precipitation.
Pago Pago through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Pago Pago in spring
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 30–31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 63 rainy days in all
Pago Pago in summer
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 76 rainy days in all
Pago Pago in autumn
Mar – May
Poor
- 31–32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 70 rainy days in all
Pago Pago in winter
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 29–30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 52 rainy days in all
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
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: July – August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
05:5718:20
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 05:43–06:25 · evening 17:52–18:34
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:35–05:43 · evening 18:34–18:42
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.
October in Pago Pago compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 30° at the start of the month to 31° at the end. The days get 0.4 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 30° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 26° | 26° |
| Sea | 28° | 28° |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | 12.6 h |
What is the weather like in Pago Pago in October?
In October, Pago Pago is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 200 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Pago Pago.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 24 min05:57 – 18:20
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 29 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 59 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 24 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−11offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %58 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %68 %
- 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
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Compare two months in Pago Pago
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Pago Pago: score 52 against 42. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 1 °C cooler in August. August has 5 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 42 | 52better |
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 26° | 25° |
| Sea | 28.2° | 27.7° |
| Sunshine | 7.1 h | 6.9 h |
| Rainy days | 21 | 16better |
| Rainfall | 200 mm | 86 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Pago Pago month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
34January31° · Sea 29° · 6.2 h
In January, Pago Pago is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 369 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pago Pago.
Pago Pago in January33February31° · Sea 29° · 6.1 h
In February, Pago Pago is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 323 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pago Pago.
Pago Pago in February34March32° · Sea 29° · 6.5 h
In March, Pago Pago is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 245 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pago Pago.
Pago Pago in March36April31° · Sea 29° · 6.6 h
In April, Pago Pago is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 196 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pago Pago.
Pago Pago in April39May31° · Sea 29° · 6.4 h
In May, Pago Pago is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 205 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pago Pago.
Pago Pago in May45June30° · Sea 29° · 6.7 h
In June, Pago Pago is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 123 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Pago Pago.
Pago Pago in June49July29° · Sea 28° · 6.6 h
In July, Pago Pago is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 110 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Pago Pago – and yet one of the best months here.
Pago Pago in July52August30° · Sea 28° · 6.9 h
In August, Pago Pago is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 86 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Pago Pago – and yet one of the best months here.
Pago Pago in August45September30° · Sea 28° · 7.3 h
In September, Pago Pago is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 116 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Pago Pago.
Pago Pago in September42October30° · Sea 28° · 7.1 h
In October, Pago Pago is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 200 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Pago Pago.
Pago Pago in October39November31° · Sea 29° · 6.9 h
In November, Pago Pago is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 229 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pago Pago.
Pago Pago in November37December31° · Sea 29° · 6.7 h
In December, Pago Pago is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 295 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pago Pago.
Pago Pago in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Pago Pago
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 (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 26°. 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 (25°), the warmest in January (26°). 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) all year, on about 364 days a year.
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 | 34 | 31° | 26° | 29.0° | 6.2 h | 27 | 369 |
| FebruaryFeb | 33 | 31° | 26° | 29.1° | 6.1 h | 24 | 323 |
| MarchMar | 34 | 32° | 26° | 29.4° | 6.5 h | 25 | 245 |
| AprilApr | 36 | 31° | 26° | 29.4° | 6.6 h | 24 | 196 |
| MayMay | 39 | 31° | 26° | 29.1° | 6.4 h | 22 | 205 |
| JuneJun | 45 | 30° | 26° | 28.5° | 6.7 h | 19 | 123 |
| JulyJul | 49 | 29° | 25° | 28.0° | 6.6 h | 17 | 110 |
| AugustAug | 52 | 30° | 25° | 27.7° | 6.9 h | 16 | 86 |
| SeptemberSep | 45 | 30° | 26° | 27.8° | 7.3 h | 18 | 116 |
| OctoberOct | 42 | 30° | 26° | 28.2° | 7.1 h | 21 | 200 |
| NovemberNov | 39 | 31° | 26° | 28.6° | 6.9 h | 24 | 229 |
| DecemberDec | 37 | 31° | 26° | 29.0° | 6.7 h | 25 | 295 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Pago Pago
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 27.6 – 28.6 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Pago Pago ranges from 27.7 °C in August to 29.4 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in March, eight out of ten years were between 28.6 and 30.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 29.0° | 28.4° | 29.7° | very warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 29.1° | 28.5° | 29.7° | very warm |
| MarchMar | 29.4° | 28.6° | 30.0° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 29.4° | 28.8° | 30.0° | very warm |
| MayMay | 29.1° | 28.6° | 29.4° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 28.5° | 28.0° | 29.0° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.0° | 27.4° | 28.5° | warm |
| AugustAug | 27.7° | 27.0° | 28.3° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 27.8° | 27.2° | 28.3° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 28.2° | 27.6° | 28.6° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.6° | 28.2° | 29.1° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 29.0° | 28.5° | 29.5° | very warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Pago Pago
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 7.1 of 12.4 hours of daylight in Pago Pago, 57 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain
Rain in Pago Pago: 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, Pago Pago has about 21 rainy days with 200 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Pago Pago
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 the time, 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.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Pago Pago
How breezy and how cloudy Pago Pago 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 Pago Pago typically peaks at 29 km/h during the day: Beaufort 5, fresh 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, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 59 % of the sky over Pago Pago: variable cloud, with about 7.1 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Pago Pago
How often the day gets hot in Pago Pago (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, Pago Pago has about 24 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
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
Planning a trip to Pago Pago
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Pago Pago 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.
Pago Pago has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 51) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 35).
- 35
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 40
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 51
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 42
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 36
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 26 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
- 15,790 km
- Time zone
- UTC−11
- Jet lag
- About 8 days (12 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening 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.
Good to know: American Samoa
- Currency
- US Dollar (USD)
- Languages
- English, Samoan
- Sockets
- Type A, B, F, I · 120 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +1 684
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 120 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Storm season
Pago Pago 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, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Pago Pago vs Apia
In October the holiday weather in Pago Pago and Apia is about equally good (score 42 vs 42). During the day it is about as warm in Apia as in Pago Pago. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Pago Pago | Apia |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 42 | 42 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Sea | 28° | 28° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 21 | 26 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jun – Nov |
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Frequently asked questions about Pago Pago
When is the best time to visit Pago Pago?
The best time to visit Pago Pago is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Pago Pago?
The sea temperature in Pago Pago ranges from 27.7 °C in August to 29.4 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Pago Pago in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Pago Pago?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 26 °C. July is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Pago Pago?
The wettest month is January with 369 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 86 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Pago Pago get?
Pago Pago gets around 2,440 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is September with 7.3 hours a day; in February there are 6.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Pago Pago in?
Pago Pago is on UTC−11 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Pago Pago?
A nonstop flight from London to Pago Pago takes about 19 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 15,790 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is cyclone season in Pago Pago?
Pago Pago 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 Pago Pago?
Pago Pago has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 51) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 35). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 35, May half-term 40, summer holidays 51, October half-term 42, Christmas holidays 36.