Atua, Samoa
Malaela
Malaela is a locality in Atua, Samoa, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now25°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time06:44
14.02° S, 171.43° WElevation 6 mUTC+13 · Samoa Standard Time
October: high / low27° / 25°
Rain this month431mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Malaela at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:56 · 18:2512 h 30 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:39Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse19 Jul 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in February
Coolest month25°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthNovember
507 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
277 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
March
Weather in Malaela
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 18 km/h · humidity 73%
Today23 Oct27°25°
Sat24 Oct26°24°6.9 mm
Sun25 Oct26°25°2.1 mm
Mon26 Oct26°24°4.9 mm
Tue27 Oct27°24°1.2 mm
Wed28 Oct27°25°5.9 mm
Thu29 Oct27°25°12.3 mm
Fri30 Oct25°25°10.7 mm
Sat31 Oct27°25°5 mm
When to go to Malaela
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 45 | 45 | 46 | 51 | 54 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 57 | 52 | 48 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° |
| Low | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° |
| Rain (mm) | 643 | 539 | 466 | 410 | 433 | 298 | 301 | 277 | 379 | 431 | 507 | 573 |
| Wet days | 24 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 25 | 25 |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° |
What's on in Malaela
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Samoa seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Malaela
Earthquakes around Malaela
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days4magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195011magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record7within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.6Tafitoala 132 km ↓1990 · 147 km
5.6Poutasi 128 km ↓1975 · 137 km
5.4Lalomanu 93 km ↓1984 · 95 km
5.1Asaga 26 km ↗2026 · 97 km
Tsunamis · Malaela
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Malaela?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Malaela.
What is the hottest month in Malaela?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Malaela?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the rainiest month in Malaela?
November is the wettest month with about 507 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Malaela?
The sea is warmest in March at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 28°C.