If you plan to visit Apia in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +28°C during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 29 rainy days in the month and around 318 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+28°C
Avg. max. temperature
+17°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
318 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
29 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Apia has OK weather in December.
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Average temperature in Apia in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Apia for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +29°C during the day to a minimum of +25°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +28°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +28°C.
Is Apia warm or cold in December?
Apia is typically warm in December.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +28°C to +28°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +25°C to +25°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how December is compared to other months in Apia:
Climate in Apia in December
Apia weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+28°C
+28°C
+29°C
Min. temperature
+16°C
+17°C
+17°C
Max. temperature
+34°C
+34°C
+34°C
Rainfall
253 mm
318 mm
354 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
84%
84%
85%
Air pressure
1009 HPa
1008 HPa
1007 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
1
1
1
Rainy days
28
29
29
Snowy days
0
0
0
December weather is still as ok as in November.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +28°C for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 253 mm to 318 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 84%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Apia in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Apia is gradually decreasing during December, going from 6 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Apia based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 94% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 304 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 30 mm, which is moderate rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 29 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
December is one of the rainiest months in Apia, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Apia wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 94% chance of precipitation and 354 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 84% chance of precipitation and 110 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last December in Apia?
This is the weather in Apia in December 2024:
1 December
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+29°C
2 December
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+28°C
3 December
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+28°C
4 December
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+28°C
5 December
🌧️
+28°C
6 December
🌧️
+28°C
7 December
🌧️
+28°C
8 December
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+27°C
9 December
🌧️
+27°C
10 December
🌧️
+28°C
11 December
🌧️
+28°C
12 December
🌧️
+28°C
13 December
🌧️
+28°C
14 December
🌧️
+28°C
15 December
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+28°C
16 December
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+27°C
17 December
🌧️
+27°C
18 December
🌧️
+28°C
19 December
🌧️
+28°C
20 December
🌧️
+28°C
21 December
🌧️
+28°C
22 December
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+27°C
23 December
🌧️
+27°C
24 December
🌧️
+28°C
25 December
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+28°C
26 December
🌧️
+28°C
27 December
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+28°C
28 December
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+28°C
29 December
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+28°C
30 December
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+28°C
31 December
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+28°C
In December 2024 Apia had 1 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 24 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +28°C, with an absolute maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +27°C. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 75%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Apia climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Apia in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1989 (+27°C) and the highest in 2016 (+31°C). The driest year was 1983 with only 1678 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 3597 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Apia in December:
Is December a good time to visit Apia?
It’s always a good time to visit Apia, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Apia in December?
December is warm in Apia. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Apia rainy in December?
Apia is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Apia in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Apia in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Apia, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
