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# Samoa in December Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / Samoa
boags517 14:22 UTC 26 Aug 2007 | So I have just bought a flight to Samoa arriving end December. It was a bit of an impulse buy to take advantage of a chepar(er) rate and I prob hadn't thoroughtly investigated all avenues when I booked. Now I am very aware that nobody can predict the weather and I am going there with an open mind that there may be some rain in the afternoon/evening - I just want to convince myself that bar the unlucky and unlikely event that I find myself in a cyclone event - it can actually be quite pleasant (sunny skies and no wind) during that period (end dec/jan)? Any feedback/experiences welcomed. Thanks! Kevin |
islandboi321 19:06 UTC 26 Aug 2007 | I have been going to Samoa for a few years now in the December to March period and have seen all kinds of weather... It is going to rain for sure. Some years I have lucked out and only had the torrential shower thing, but in 2006, it rained for several weeks... almost non stop. There was flooding everywhere, roads closed and things were a mess. That being said, you are probably going to have lots and lots of sun too... very hot and humid sun, I may add... bring lots of sunscreen from home. I have not experienced a cyclone in Samoa, but had a trilogy of them whilst in the Cooks a year before that. I really don't want to experience that again. Cyclones are always a risk in this part of the Pacific during this time. | 1
taranaki_chick 06:25 UTC 29 Aug 2007 | Believe me....you will need some wind ......expect it to be very sweaty. Aloha | 2
ktthorn 12:11 UTC 19 Sep 2007 | As long as you remember a things you will be fine: 1) a cooler full of ice ( you can buy a cheap stirofoam one from the local market and fill it with ice) Drag it around with you. GREAT to cool down. 2) a local fan... or if you are near electricity.. BRING a real fan from HOME. I have taken huge fans in my luggage and with a transformer.. I am the most popular girl around. I leave them with my hosts as gifts. The LOVE them. 3) pack your clothes in large zip lock baggies.. (they are a life-saver) you never have to worry about soggy clothes. If you live in the US.. you can purchase the huge bags and can place all your clothes inside and no matter if your luggage ends up on the top of a truck in the torrential rain.. you will still BE DRY. 4) Stay in outdoor open fales.. and pull the sides down only when necessary. The breeze is wonderful. 5) If the weather takes a turn for the worse... spend the days (if in Savaii.. doing fun things) like visit the black sand beaches in the rain. They are too hot to stand on if it's sunny. Go swim with the turtles in SAvaii.. They don't mind the rain either. Just don't worry about the weather.. You can enjoy all of it.. if you have the right mind-set. happy travels... Kristin | 3