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Malua

Malua is a locality in Gaga'emauga, Samoa, close to the sea. It has a population of about 371. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .

Now26°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population371
Local time08:14
13.80° S, 171.90° WElevation 10 mUTC+13 · Samoa Standard Time
The year in Maluaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec54October
October: high / low28° / 25°
Rain this month250mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Malua at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in March

Coolest month25°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthNovember

338 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

119 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

March

Monuments nearby1+

within 15 km

Weather in Malua

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
26°C

Partly cloudy · wind 20 km/h · humidity 69%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct28°26°
Sat24 Oct28°26°1.2 mm
Sun25 Oct28°26°
Mon26 Oct28°26°
Tue27 Oct28°26°
Wed28 Oct28°26°2 mm
Thu29 Oct28°27°3.9 mm
Fri30 Oct27°26°9.8 mm
Sat31 Oct28°25°2.5 mm

When to go to Malua

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score434345495356585857544946
High28°28°28°28°28°28°27°27°27°28°28°28°
Low26°26°26°26°26°26°25°25°25°25°26°26°
Rain (mm)503439348254232141147119197250338392
Wet days242422222020172017232625
Sea29°29°29°29°29°29°28°28°28°28°29°29°

What's on in Malua

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Malua

All monuments

Outdoors around Malua

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

La Penina Golf Course (Closed)Golf courses
0.8 km
Faleata Golf CourseGolf courses
1.2 km
Samoa WaterparkWater parks
2.1 km
Dave Parker's Eco LodgeMountain huts
4.3 km
Lanoto'o Viewing PlatformViewpoints
7.5 km
Samoa Dive & SnorkelDive site
16 km

Nature around Malua

Nature in Samoa

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Samoa seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Malua

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Malua

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.6Taga 95 km ↙1952 · 140 km
5.8Taga 122 km ↓1967 · 145 km
5.4Taga 87 km ↙1993 · 138 km
5.4Lalomanu 93 km ↓1984 · 139 km

Malua from above

Getting to Malua

Faleolo International AirportAPW
12 km
Pago Pago International AirportPPG
142 km
Mulifanua Ferry TerminalFerry port
15 km
Harbour Masters Office, Passenger DeparturesFerry port
15 km

Places near Malua

Places with a climate like Malua

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Malua?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Malua.
What is the hottest month in Malua?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Malua?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the rainiest month in Malua?
November is the wettest month with about 338 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Malua?
The sea is warmest in March at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 28°C.