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 »
  In Apia during December, the rain falls for 19.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 162mm (6.38") of precipitation. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Apia, Samoa.
• Vaitele - December »
  December has the longest days of the year in Vaitele with an average of 12h and 54min of daylight. In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:43.
• Vaiusu - December »
  On the last day of December, in Vaiusu, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:58 +13. In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:43.
• 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. On the first day of December in Leulumoega sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:43.
• Falefa - December »
  January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Falefa, Samoa. In Falefa, in December, during 19.1 rainfall days, 162mm (6.38") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Samatau - December »
  In Samatau during December, the rain falls for 19.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 162mm (6.38") of precipitation. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Samatau, Samoa.
• Satuiatua - December »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Satuiatua are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the highest UV index in Satuiatua are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Falealupo - December »
  In Falealupo in December, it is raining for 28.6 days, with typically 421mm (16.57") of accumulated precipitation. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Falealupo, Samoa.
• 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. The months with the highest UV index in Lalomanu, Samoa, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Salelologa - December »
  The months with the warmest seawater in Salelologa are January through May, November and December, with an average sea temperature of 29°C (84.2°F). In Salelologa in December, during 19.1 rainfall days, 162mm (6.38") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• 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. The months with the highest UV index in Fagamalo are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• 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 last day of December, in Gataivai, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 19:00 +13.