Month by month
| Month | Afternoon | Sea | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.7 °C | 29.5 °C | 28 days | Unfavourable season |
| February | 29.4 °C | 29.5 °C | 26 days | Unfavourable season |
| March | 30.1 °C | 29.9 °C | 28 days | Unfavourable season |
| April | 29.7 °C | 29.9 °C | 27 days | Unfavourable season |
| May | 29.3 °C | 29.4 °C | 23 days | Unfavourable season |
| June | 28.8 °C | 29 °C | 19 days | Unfavourable season |
| July | 28.4 °C | 28.5 °C | 18 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| August | 28.5 °C | 28.1 °C | 18 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| September | 29.1 °C | 28.2 °C | 20 days | Unfavourable season |
| October | 29.2 °C | 28.6 °C | 24 days | Unfavourable season |
| November | 29.5 °C | 29.1 °C | 27 days | Unfavourable season |
| December | 29.5 °C | 29.3 °C | 28 days | Unfavourable season |
Nearby in May
Before you go
Three things to check once you have picked your dates.
Entry
No visa needed for stays of up to 60 days. Passport valid for at least 6 months. Free visitor permit issued on arrival for up to 60 days; you may need to show an onward ticket, sufficient funds and confirmed accommodation.
For a British passport, per the UK Foreign Office on 19 March 2026. Rules change: check before booking.
Safety
No specific restrictions
Usual precautions apply.
Official advice updated 19 March 2026
Health
Vaccines · typhoid recommended for most travellers; hepatitis A and hepatitis B if you are not already vaccinated. Routine vaccines up to date (measles in particular).
Yellow fever · No yellow fever locally, vaccine not recommended. Certificate required only if you arrive from a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria · None.
Mosquitoes · dengue and Zika reported: protect yourself from bites.
Per the CDC (page reviewed 25 August 2026); see a travel clinic a few weeks before departure.
Beau Fixe is not a safety or health authority. These notes summarise dated public texts and link to their source: France Diplomatie (Licence Ouverte 2.0), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Source: CDC). Only the competent authorities are authoritative.
FAQ
Can you swim in Apia in May?
The sea averages 29.4°C in May — yes, pleasant swimming.
How hot is Apia in May?
Expect 29.3°C in the afternoon and 25.2°C at night, averaged over the last 10 years.
Does it rain a lot in Apia in May?
Around 23 days with rain (≥ 1 mm) in the month — 75% of days.