Best Time to Visit American Samoa
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to American Samoa.
American Samoa does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles at a country-wide average. Its warmest and driest window is around March (28.5°C / 83.3°F) and June (160 mm / 6.3 in rainfall) — usually the practical travel choice. The drier half of the year covers May–November, while the wetter half runs through December–April. Country-wide monthly temperatures range from 27.1°C / 80.8°F in July to 28.5°C / 83.3°F in March, and monthly rainfall from 160 mm / 6.3 in (June) to 386.1 mm / 15.2 in (January). American Samoa's climate is broadly tropical. These are national area-weighted averages from long-term climate normals — regional variation within American Samoa can be substantial, especially for large or geographically diverse countries. Below, every month is classified against our five weather profiles so you can match your travel window to your preferred weather.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 27.4°C81.3°F | 160 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
| August | 27.1°C80.8°F | 162.6 mm6.4″ | Tropical |
| July | 27.1°C80.8°F | 165.1 mm6.5″ | Tropical |
No month in American Samoa fits our sunny profiles at a country-wide average. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit American Samoa?
American Samoa doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles at a national average. The practical travel window centres on June (driest, ~160 mm / 6.3 in) and March (warmest, 28.5°C / 83.3°F). Regional variation within American Samoa can be significant — city and subdivision pages give a more localised view.
When is the rainy season in American Samoa?
The rainy season in American Samoa runs through December–April, when monthly rainfall exceeds the national annual median of about 292 mm / 11.5 in. The wettest single month is January, averaging 386.1 mm / 15.2 in.
What is the dry season in American Samoa?
The drier half of the year in American Samoa covers May–November, when monthly rainfall stays at or below the annual median of about 292 mm / 11.5 in. The driest single month is June with about 160 mm / 6.3 in.
What months should I avoid visiting American Samoa?
The least comfortable months for travel in American Samoa — based on our climate data — are January, March, June, July, August, September, December. These are American Samoa's wettest or coolest months. Rainfall peaks at 386.1 mm / 15.2 in in January, and temperatures bottom out at 27.1°C / 80.8°F in July.
Is there a shoulder season in American Samoa?
Shoulder-season months in American Samoa — moderate weather, lower rainfall than the wet season — include January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. These are typically the quietest and cheapest months for travel, and often deliver decent weather without the peak-season crowd.