If you plan to visit Apia in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +29°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 354 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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+29°C
Avg. max. temperature
+17°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
354 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
29 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Apia has OK weather in January.
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Average temperature in Apia in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Apia for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +34°C during the day to a minimum of +23°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +30°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 36% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +34°C to +30°C.
Is Apia warm or cold in January?
Apia is typically warm in January.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +28°C to +29°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 January is compared to other months in Apia:
Climate in Apia in January
Apia weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+28°C
+29°C
+29°C
Min. temperature
+17°C
+17°C
+18°C
Max. temperature
+34°C
+34°C
+33°C
Rainfall
318 mm
354 mm
328 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
84%
85%
85%
Air pressure
1008 HPa
1007 HPa
1008 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
1
1
1
Rainy days
29
29
27
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as ok as in December.It’s getting warmer as January arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +28°C to +29°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 318 mm to 354 mm.Humidity rises from 84% to 85%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Apia in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 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 increasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Apia based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 97% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 475 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 100 mm, which is considered heavy rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 30 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
January 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 January in Apia?
This is the weather in Apia in January 2024:
1 January
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+34°C
2 January
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+32°C
3 January
🌧️
+30°C
4 January
🌧️
+30°C
5 January
🌧️
+29°C
6 January
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+27°C
7 January
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+26°C
8 January
🌧️
+29°C
9 January
🌧️
+30°C
10 January
🌧️
+28°C
11 January
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+33°C
12 January
☁️
+30°C
13 January
🌧️
+31°C
14 January
🌧️
+30°C
15 January
🌧️
+30°C
16 January
🌧️
+30°C
17 January
🌧️
+33°C
18 January
🌧️
+32°C
19 January
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+30°C
20 January
🌧️
+30°C
21 January
🌧️
+30°C
22 January
🌧️
+30°C
23 January
🌧️
+33°C
24 January
☀️
+30°C
25 January
☀️
+31°C
26 January
🌧️
+30°C
27 January
🌧️
+30°C
28 January
🌧️
+30°C
29 January
🌧️
+30°C
30 January
🌧️
+33°C
31 January
🌧️
+30°C
In January 2024 Apia had 3 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 26 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +30°C, with an absolute maximum of +34°C and a minimum of +26°C. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 68%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Apia climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Apia in January 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 January:
Is January a good time to visit Apia?
It’s always a good time to visit Apia, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Apia in January?
January 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 January?
Apia is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Apia in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Apia in January, 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.
