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March · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 45/100

Apia in March

Mixed · 45/100Beach 59/100
High / low28° / 26°daily averages
Precipitation399 mm21 wet days
Sea29°surface temperature
13.83° S, 171.77° WElevation 9 mUTC+13 · Samoa Standard Time
When to goApia · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec45March
Best timeJul–Sep
March: high / low28° / 26°
iWhat to expect

The weather in March

In March, Apia averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 26° — hot weather by day. Expect around 399 mm of precipitation spread over about 21 wet days, with average cloud cover near 52%.

Temperatures are much the same as in February, and April brings little change. The sea averages 29°, comfortably warm for swimming.

March scores 45/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 10th of the twelve months for Apia. For the most comfortable weather, consider July, August and September instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:31 and sets at 18:42 local time, giving 12 h 11 min of daylight. Days shorten by 24 minutes over the month.

Why 45/100?

How the score for March is built
Comfort · 42%69%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%63%

Beach score this month: 59/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

March against the year

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·Questions

Apia in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Apia?

March scores 45/100 for Apia, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 28°C with 21 wet days.

How warm is Apia in March?

Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 26°C in March.

Does it rain a lot in Apia in March?

Apia receives about 399 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 21 days.

Can you swim in Apia in March?

The sea averages 29°C in March, warm enough for most swimmers.