Samoa
Plan a visit or move to Samoa with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.
Check visit & living safetyUpdated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content
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Suitable with normal precautions
Travel to Samoa is not subject to special warnings; travellers should stay informed of any regional developments (e.g., Middle‑East escalations) that could affect insurance or travel arrangements.
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- Current official alerts require extra planning
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Crime – generally low but petty theft can occur in urban areas.
- Health – ensure routine vaccinations; be aware of dengue and other mosquito‑borne illnesses.
- Natural hazards – occasional cyclones and volcanic activity.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Samoa month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Samoa are typically July, August and September, with average daytime highs around 28–29°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), August the coldest (average low 24°C), and February the wettest (about 483 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.4 | 25.1 | 420 | 10.1 |
| February | 29.3 | 25.1 | 483 | 8.5 |
| March | 29.7 | 25.1 | 221 | 10.5 |
| April | 29.5 | 25.1 | 267 | 9.6 |
| May | 29.1 | 25.1 | 230 | 9.8 |
| June | 28.6 | 24.7 | 155 | 10.2 |
| July | 28.1 | 24.3 | 165 | 10.2 |
| August | 28.3 | 24.1 | 136 | 10.6 |
| September | 28.7 | 24.1 | 131 | 11.0 |
| October | 28.9 | 24.5 | 233 | 10.8 |
| November | 29.2 | 24.6 | 279 | 10.7 |
| December | 29.4 | 24.8 | 342 | 10.4 |
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People and places shaping Samoa
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Research updated Thursday, August 27, 2026Past and future events in Samoa
Upcoming
No future event in Samoa currently has a sufficiently reliable date and source. This is checked again on every refresh.
Previously
- 2019 Samoa assassination plot verdict (2023)
Two men were found guilty of conspiring to kill former Prime Minister Tuilaʻepa Saʻilele Malielegaoi.
- 2021 constitutional crisis resolution
Samoa's Supreme Court ruled the swearing‑in of Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa legal, ending a four‑decade HRPP rule.
- 2009 switch to left‑hand traffic
Samoa became the first country in the 21st century to change road traffic to the left.
- 2011 time‑zone change
Samoa moved from UTC‑11 to UTC+13, skipping 30 December 2011 to align business with Australia and New Zealand.
- 2002 New Zealand apology
New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark formally apologized for the 1918 flu epidemic and the 1929 Black Saturday killings.
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01 · OverviewSamoa, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Samoa took shape
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03 · GovernmentGovernment and public life in Samoa
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04 · EconomyWork and the economy in Samoa
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05 · CultureCulture and creative life in Samoa
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06 · TravelTravelling through Samoa
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Samoa
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Samoa
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Frequently Asked Questions about Samoa
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01 · Q&AWhat is the capital city and population of Samoa?
The capital of Samoa is Apia, and the total national population is estimated at 196,130.
02 · Q&AWhere is Samoa located and what is its total area?
Samoa is located in Oceania, spanning an area of approximately 2,944 km².
03 · Q&AWhat currency and languages are spoken in Samoa?
The official currency is Tala (WST) and the recognized languages include sm, en-WS.
04 · Q&AWhat are the major cities and regions in Samoa?
Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Samoa include Apia, Palauli, Vaitele, Asau, Mulifanua.
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