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October · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 54/100

Apia in October

Fair · 54/100Beach 71/100
High / low28° / 25°daily averages
Precipitation314 mm22 wet days
Sea28°surface temperature
13.83° S, 171.77° WElevation 9 mUTC+13 · Samoa Standard Time
When to goApia · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec54October
Best timeJul–Sep
October: high / low28° / 25°
iWhat to expect

The weather in October

In October, Apia averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 25° — warm weather by day. Expect around 314 mm of precipitation spread over about 22 wet days, with average cloud cover near 35%.

Temperatures are much the same as in September, and November brings little change. The sea averages 28°, comfortably warm for swimming.

October scores 54/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 5th 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 06:01 and sets at 18:25 local time, giving 12 h 24 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 23 minutes over the month.

Why 54/100?

How the score for October is built
Comfort · 42%75%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%92%

Beach score this month: 71/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

October against the year

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·Questions

Apia in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Apia?

October scores 54/100 for Apia, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 28°C with 22 wet days.

How warm is Apia in October?

Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 25°C in October.

Does it rain a lot in Apia in October?

Apia receives about 314 mm of precipitation in October, falling on around 22 days.

Can you swim in Apia in October?

The sea averages 28°C in October, warm enough for most swimmers.