December weather forecast
Samoa

December in Samoa is deep within the wet season, characterized by high rainfall and consistently warm temperatures. Rainfall in December often exceeds 300mm (11.81"), making it one of the wettest months of the year. Temperatures remain comfortably warm, typically ranging from 26°C (78.8°F) to 29°C (84.2°F).

In Apia, the coastal capital city, temperatures can be slightly cooler due to the influence of coastal breezes. However, this minor variation does not significantly impact the overall climate in December, which remains consistently warm and very humid.

Compared to November, December experiences a further increase in rainfall, making it one of the peak months of the wet season. The risk of extreme weather events, such as tropical cyclones, reaches its height during December. While these events are not a daily occurrence, visitors should remain aware of local weather forecasts due to the increased likelihood of significant weather changes.

As Samoa transitions into the new year, the wet season remains in full swing, with January continuing to see high levels of rainfall. The temperatures, however, remain fairly constant, providing a warm climate accompanied by high humidity due to the ongoing wet season.

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• Apia - December »
  The month with the longest days in Apia, Samoa, is December, with an average of 12h and 54min of daylight. The month with the longest days in Apia is December, with an average of 12h and 54min of daylight.
• Vaitele - December »
  The month with the longest days in Vaitele is December, with an average of 12h and 54min of daylight. On the first day of December in Vaitele, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:42.
• Vaiusu - December »
  On the last day of December, in Vaiusu, Samoa, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:58 +13. On the first day of December in Vaiusu sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:42.
• Leulumoega - December »
  Come December, Leulumoega embraces the hallmark of amiable weather—climbing sea temperatures at 29.5°C (85.1°F), one of the year's highest, along with daylight extending to 12.9 hours. As the tropical weather prevails, December conspires to bring out the best in Leulumoega—making it the perfect destination to wrap up the year with beautiful landscapes, warm beaches, and a plethora of recreational pursuits.
• Falefa - December »
  In Falefa, Samoa, during December, the rain falls for 19.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 162mm (6.38") of precipitation. In Falefa in December, it is raining for 19.1 days, with typically 162mm (6.38") of accumulated precipitation.
• Samatau - December »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Samatau are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. In Samatau, during December, the rain falls for 19.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 162mm (6.38") of precipitation.
• Satuiatua - December »
  In Satuiatua during December, the rain falls for 28.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 421mm (16.57") of precipitation. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Satuiatua, Samoa.
• Falealupo - December »
  December has the longest days of the year in Falealupo, Samoa, with an average of 12h and 54min of daylight. In Falealupo, in December, during 28.6 rainfall days, 421mm (16.57") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Lalomanu - December »
  January through May and December, with an average sea temperature of 29°C (84.2°F), are months with the warmest seawater in Lalomanu. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Lalomanu, Samoa.
• Salelologa - December »
  January through May, November and December, with an average sea temperature of 29°C (84.2°F), are months with the warmest seawater in Salelologa. The months with the highest UV index in Salelologa are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Fagamalo - December »
  January through May, November and December, with an average sea temperature of 29°C (84.2°F), are months with the warmest seawater in Fagamalo, Samoa. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Fagamalo.
• Gataivai - December »
  December culminates the year’s weather sequences in Gataivai, Samoa by reaching a significant sea temperature plateau of 29.4°C (84.9°F). On the first day of December in Gataivai, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:45.