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American Samoa Essentials

American Samoa offers a unique combination of South Pacific natural beauty and 20th-century history. The National Park of American Samoa spans three islands, protecting tropical rainforests, coral reefs, and fruit bat habitats. Tutuila island serves as the cultural hub, featuring the 1904 Courthouse and the historic Government House in Fagatogo. World War II heritage is preserved at the Blunts Point Battery, while the remote Manu'a Islands house the sacred Tui Manu'a Graves and Lata Mountain, the territory's highest peak.

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Natural Wonders

American Samoa’s landscape is defined by dramatic volcanic origins and vital wetland ecosystems. This collection highlights the ancient shield volcano craters of Ta'u Island, such as Judds and Olomanu, which illustrate the territory's geological history. Complementing these heights are significant low-lying wetlands like Vaoto Marsh on Ofu and the cluster of freshwater marshes on Aunu'u Island, including Faimulivai and Taufusi. These sites serve as critical habitats for native bird species and represent the diverse ecological zones found across the archipelago.

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor

36° (feels like 44°) · extremes 34°–37°
35° at night
26 rainy days
14 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
29°C · warm for swimming
UV index 12 · extreme

Up to 28 days above 35°

Typical weather in February

Poor

36° (feels like 44°) · extremes 34°–37°
35° at night
23 rainy days
12 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
29°C · warm for swimming
UV index 12 · extreme

Up to 26 days above 35°

Typical weather in March

Poor

36° (feels like 44°) · extremes 34°–37°
35° at night
24 rainy days
17 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
29°C · warm for swimming
UV index 12 · extreme

Up to 29 days above 35°

Typical weather in April

Poor

36° (feels like 44°) · extremes 34°–37°
35° at night
22 rainy days
16 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
30°C · warm for swimming
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 29 days above 35°

Typical weather in May

Poor

36° (feels like 43°) · extremes 34°–37°
35° at night
20 rainy days
15 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
29°C · warm for swimming
UV index 8 · very high

Up to 27 days above 35°

Typical weather in June

Poor

35° (feels like 41°) · extremes 34°–36°
35° at night
17 rainy days
15 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
29°C · warm for swimming
UV index 7 · high

Up to 21 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor

35° (feels like 40°) · extremes 33°–36°
34° at night
14 rainy days
15 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
28°C · warm for swimming
UV index 8 · very high

Up to 14 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor

35° (feels like 40°) · extremes 33°–36°
34° at night
14 rainy days
18 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
28°C · warm for swimming
UV index 9 · very high

Up to 10 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Poor

35° (feels like 41°) · extremes 33°–36°
34° at night
16 rainy days
18 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
28°C · warm for swimming
UV index 11 · extreme

Up to 13 days above 35°

Typical weather in October

Poor

35° (feels like 42°) · extremes 33°–36°
34° at night
21 rainy days
17 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
28°C · warm for swimming
UV index 12 · extreme

Up to 20 days above 35°

Typical weather in November

Poor

36° (feels like 43°) · extremes 34°–36°
35° at night
24 rainy days
16 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
29°C · warm for swimming
UV index 12 · extreme

Up to 25 days above 35°

Typical weather in December

Poor

36° (feels like 44°) · extremes 34°–37°
35° at night
24 rainy days
14 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
29°C · warm for swimming
UV index 12 · extreme

Up to 28 days above 35°

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5 · 1996–2025

American Samoa

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Natural Wonders

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Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

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