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September · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 57/100

Apia in September

Fair · 57/100Beach 75/100
High / low27° / 25°daily averages
Precipitation259 mm15 wet days
Sea28°surface temperature
13.83° S, 171.77° WElevation 9 mUTC+13 · Samoa Standard Time
When to goApia · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec57September
Best timeJul–Sep
September: high / low27° / 25°
iWhat to expect

The weather in September

In September, Apia averages daytime highs of 27° and night-time lows of 25° — warm weather by day. Expect around 259 mm of precipitation spread over about 15 wet days, with average cloud cover near 27%.

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

September scores 57/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 3rd of the twelve months for Apia.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:22 and sets at 18:24 local time, giving 12 h 01 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 22 minutes over the month.

Why 57/100?

How the score for September is built
Comfort · 42%77%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 75/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

September against the year

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·Questions

Apia in September: quick answers

Is September a good time to visit Apia?

September scores 57/100 for Apia, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 27°C with 15 wet days.

How warm is Apia in September?

Daytime highs average 27°C and night-time lows 25°C in September.

Does it rain a lot in Apia in September?

Apia receives about 259 mm of precipitation in September, falling on around 15 days.

Can you swim in Apia in September?

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