Samoa Weather in May: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
May is the beginning of the dry season in Samoa, and temperatures are warm but not excessively hot. The average temperature is 27°C (81°F), with highs reaching 32.5°C (91°F) and lows dropping to 22.7°C (73°F). The average daily temperature “feels like” around 30°C (86°F). May sees a significant drop in precipitation compared to the previous months, with an average of 11.09mm of rainfall spread over 26 days. This means there is a 64.5% chance of at least some rain on any given day. The most common type of precipitation is rain, and it is likely to occur during the afternoon and evening. The island nation experiences an average of 3.8 days with some form of precipitation cover. Winds are moderate, with an average speed of 23.1 km/h (14.4 mph), and there is a 32% chance of gusts up to 32 km/h (20 mph). Humidity remains high at an average of 86.2%. Overall, May in Samoa is warm with a high chance of rain, making it important for travelers to pack both sunscreen and an umbrella.
What is the temperature in Samoa in May?
Average air temperature in Samoa is 27°C (80.6°F) in May. The outside temperature in Samoa feels like 30°C (86°F) on a typical May day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 32.5°C (90.5°F) and feels like 42.7°C (108.9°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 22.7°C (72.9°F) which feels like 22.6°C (72.8°F).
How hot is Samoa in May?
The hot temperature in May in Samoa rises to 35°C (95°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 86.2% humidity. During hottest days of May it feels like 48.7 °C (119.7°F). The average maximum temp in Samoa is 32.5°C (119.7°F) during day time in May.
How cold is Samoa in May?
The coldest temp in Samoa in May drops to 4°C (39.2°F) during the cold nights. With 23.1km/h (14.4mph) winds and 86.2% humidity it feels like 2°C (35.6°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 22.7°C (72.9°F) during night time in May.
Does it rain in Samoa in May?
Yes, it rains for 26 days in Samoa in May averaging 11.09 mm of precipitation. Samoa has a 64.5% chance for rain throughout the entire month of May.
How much does it rain in Samoa throughout May?
Samoa has 11.09 mm (0.44 inch) of rain per day on average in May. It rains for an average of 26 days out of the entire month.
Is Samoa windy in May?
The average speed of wind in Samoa during May is 23.1km/h (14.4mph) and average windgust is 32km/h (19.9mph). On some days in May wind can reach up to 43.9km/h (27.3mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Samoa in May?
Most days of May the wind is blowing from East direction in Samoa.
What are the humidity levels in Samoa in May?
The average humidity levels in Samoa in May are 86.2%. Daily humidity levels in Samoa range from 79% to 92.8% during May.
How many hours of daylight are in Samoa in May?
Samoa has 11 hours 28 minutes of daylight in May on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Samoa in May is at 6:39:36 and the sunset is at 18:07:55.
What is the cloud coverage in Samoa in May?
Clouds cover 59.9% of the sky on average throughout May in Samoa. The cloud coverage ranges from 25.8% to 95.4% depending on the day of the month.
What is the solar radiation in Samoa in May?
The average solar radiation is 216.1 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Samoa during May. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 27.4 W/m2 to 253.9 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during May in Samoa?
The average solar energy during May in Samoa is 18.7 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 2.4 MJ/m2, to 22 MJ/m2 during May.
Are there severe weather risks in Samoa in May?
Yes, there is a 43.5% risk for severe weather in Samoa in May.
What is the air pressure in Samoa in May?
On average the air pressure in Samoa in May is 1011 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1008.1 mb to 1013.4 mb.
What is the visibility in Samoa in May?
The average daylight visibility in Samoa in May is 13.5 km (8.4 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 11.7 km (7.3 miles) to 15.6 km (9.7 miles) throughout May.
What is the dew point in Samoa in May?
The average dew point in Samoa during May is 24.4°C (75.9°F).
Where is the data for Samoa climate in May coming from?
The climate data for Samoa in May is collected from the following weather stations.
- FALEOLO INTERNATIONAL, WS
- APIA UPOLU ISLAND, WS
- NSFA