Backpacking Potential
Suboptimal
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
June, July, August
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Samoa?
The best time to visit Samoa for backpacking is June, July, August, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.
Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
These months are especially popular among backpackers in Samoa due to better weather and lower costs.
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Backpacking conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Samoa
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 41Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 28° | 461 |
February | 39Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 28° | 346 |
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° | 143 |
July | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 158 |
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° | 181 |
October | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 27° | 240 |
November | 50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 28° | 298 |
December | 46Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 28° | 391 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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