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Backpacking Potential

55/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

June, July, August

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

27°C – 28°C

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Apia?

The best time to visit Apia for backpacking is June, July, August, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Apia

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
42Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°467
February
39Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°347
March
38Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°307
April
45Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
28°244
May
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
28°235
June
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°141
July
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°157
August
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°150
September
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°182
October
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
27°239
November
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
28°299
December
46Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
28°392

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Apia

When is the best time to visit Apia for backpacking?

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The best time to visit Apia for backpacking is typically in June, July, August, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Apia?

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Rainy season typically: September–May. It is generally better to avoid these months for backpacking.

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