Pago Pago weather by month & the best time to visit
American Samoa · beach resort · tropical monsoon climate
The best time to visit Pago Pago is August — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 85/100), with July and June close behind. Pago Pago averages about 2,721 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 27°C / 81°F and roughly 56 mm of rain in August.
When is the best time to visit Pago Pago?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Pago Pago is August, then July and June. The dullest month is January (67/100, 267 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Pago Pago?
Pago Pago gets a lot of sun: around 2,721 hours a year. August (85/100) is noticeably better than January (67). It ranks #3 of 3 destinations in American Samoa for annual sunshine, below the national median of 2,727 hours. The year's 1,946 mm of rain spreads fairly evenly across the months, with no pronounced dry season.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67 | 29° / 84°F | 28° / 82°F | 267 mm | 12 | 30° / 86°F |
| February | 67 | 29° / 84°F | 28° / 82°F | 249 mm | 13 | 30° / 86°F |
| March | 67 | 29° / 84°F | 28° / 82°F | 184 mm | 12 | 31° / 88°F |
| April | 67 | 29° / 84°F | 28° / 82°F | 190 mm | 10 | 30° / 86°F |
| May | 70 | 28° / 82°F | 28° / 82°F | 135 mm | 8 | 30° / 86°F |
| June | 79 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 86 mm | 8 | 29° / 84°F |
| July | 81 | 27° / 81°F | 27° / 81°F | 75 mm | 8 | 28° / 82°F |
| August | 85 | 27° / 81°F | 27° / 81°F | 56 mm | 10 | 27° / 81°F |
| September | 79 | 27° / 81°F | 27° / 81°F | 88 mm | 11 | 28° / 82°F |
| October | 69 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 143 mm | 12 | 28° / 82°F |
| November | 67 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 228 mm | 12 | 28° / 82°F |
| December | 67 | 28° / 82°F | 28° / 82°F | 245 mm | 12 | 29° / 84°F |
Sea temperature in Pago Pago by month
The sea off Pago Pago is warmest in March at around 31°C / 88°F, and coolest in August at 27°C / 81°F. The water sits at a comfortable 21°C or warmer roughly all year round. Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Pago Pago: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Pago Pago?
Pago Pago is a beach resort in American Samoa with a tropical monsoon climate — the sea reaches 31°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) year-round.
How many hours of sunshine does Pago Pago get a year?
Pago Pago gets about 2,721 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around August.
When is the best time to visit Pago Pago?
The sunniest time to visit Pago Pago is August, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 85/100 (with July and June close behind). Expect daytime highs around 27°C / 81°F.
What is the least sunny month in Pago Pago?
January is the least sunny month in Pago Pago, scoring 67/100 with about 267 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Pago Pago?
The sea in Pago Pago ranges from about 27°C (August) to 31°C (March). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Pago Pago?
The typical midday UV index in Pago Pago peaks around 13 (extreme) in February, easing to about 8 (very high) in May. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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