National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA) - Samoa

Samoa's climate is typical of small tropical islands, geographically isolated from big landmasses. The climate is tropical and marked by a distinct wet and warm (November -April) and dry and cool (May - October) seasons. Temperatures are typically tropical (ranging from 24 - 32°C daily) and generally uniform throughout the year with little seasonal variation due to Samoa's near-equatorial location. The rainfall and humidity are usually high with the average annual rainfall about 3,000mm with approximately 66% of the precipitation occurring during the wet season.