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What the governments of the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada tell their own citizens about travelling to Samoa, in their own words, plus practical help with packing.

Travel advice levels

Each government rates the risks for its own citizens, on its own scale. The levels are shown exactly as published; they are not equivalent to each other and are not combined here.

United KingdomForeign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Does not advise against travel

No numbered levels

Updated 19 March 2026

Latest change, in the source's words: Updated information about global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Full advice on GOV.UK

United StatesU.S. Department of State

Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

Level 1 of 4

Updated 7 July 2026

Full advice on travel.state.gov

CanadaGlobal Affairs Canada

Exercise normal security precautions

Level 1 of 4

Updated 24 September 2026

Latest change, in the source's words: The Health section was updated - travel health information (Public Health Agency of Canada)

Full advice on travel.gc.ca

Emergency numbers

From the section “Emergency services in Samoa” of the UK government's travel advice for Samoa, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.

Telephone: 911 (ambulance, fire, police) 

Local laws and customs

The UK government's travel advice for Samoa has no section on this topic. Read the full advice on GOV.UK.

Travelling with medicines

From the section “Medication” of the UK government's travel advice for Samoa, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.

The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries. 

Read best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro. 

Extreme weather and natural disasters

From the section “Extreme weather and natural disasters” of the UK government's travel advice for Samoa, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.

Find out what you can do to prepare for and respond to extreme weather and natural hazards. 

Earthquakes and tsunamis

Samoa is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, an active zone where earthquakes and tremors are a constant risk. The last major earthquake was in 2009.  

The US Federal Emergency Management Agency website has advice about what to do before, during and after an earthquake and resulting tsunamis. 

Tropical cyclones

The tropical cyclone season normally runs from November to the end of April, but most rain falls from December to March. Higher rainfall inland can cause flooding. Monitor local and international weather updates from the World Meteorological Organization, the Samoa Meteorology Division or the Fiji Meteorological Service.   

What to pack

Practical suggestions from Trip Rulebook, based on open data and fixed rules. They are not safety or legal advice: rules on clothing, medicines and restricted items are covered only by the official text on this page.

Chargers and plugs

Plug typesI
Voltage230/400 V
Frequency50 Hz

Plug and voltage data: Wikipedia, “Mains electricity by country”, CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence), retrieved 2026-09-29. Sockets in hotels can differ; the label on your charger (for example “INPUT 100–240V”) tells you which voltages it accepts.

Clothes for the weather

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Rainfall Average temperature

January

Average
28 °C (83 °F)
Lows
26 °C (78 °F)
Highs
31 °C (87 °F)
Rain
450 mm (17.7 in)
  • Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
  • Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.

February

Average
28 °C (83 °F)
Lows
25 °C (78 °F)
Highs
31 °C (88 °F)
Rain
355 mm (14.0 in)
  • Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
  • Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.

March

Average
28 °C (83 °F)
Lows
26 °C (78 °F)
Highs
31 °C (88 °F)
Rain
306 mm (12.0 in)
  • Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
  • Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.

April

Average
28 °C (83 °F)
Lows
26 °C (78 °F)
Highs
31 °C (87 °F)
Rain
250 mm (9.8 in)
  • Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
  • Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.

May

Average
28 °C (82 °F)
Lows
25 °C (77 °F)
Highs
30 °C (87 °F)
Rain
230 mm (9.1 in)
  • Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
  • Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.

June

Average
27 °C (81 °F)
Lows
25 °C (76 °F)
Highs
30 °C (85 °F)
Rain
155 mm (6.1 in)
  • Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
  • Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.

July

Average
27 °C (80 °F)
Lows
24 °C (75 °F)
Highs
30 °C (85 °F)
Rain
162 mm (6.4 in)
  • Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
  • Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.

August

Average
27 °C (80 °F)
Lows
24 °C (75 °F)
Highs
30 °C (85 °F)
Rain
153 mm (6.0 in)
  • Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
  • Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.

September

Average
27 °C (81 °F)
Lows
24 °C (76 °F)
Highs
30 °C (86 °F)
Rain
185 mm (7.3 in)
  • Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
  • Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.

October

Average
27 °C (81 °F)
Lows
25 °C (76 °F)
Highs
30 °C (86 °F)
Rain
249 mm (9.8 in)
  • Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
  • Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.

November

Average
28 °C (82 °F)
Lows
25 °C (77 °F)
Highs
31 °C (87 °F)
Rain
297 mm (11.7 in)
  • Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
  • Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.

December

Average
28 °C (82 °F)
Lows
25 °C (77 °F)
Highs
31 °C (88 °F)
Rain
385 mm (15.1 in)
  • Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
  • Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.

National averages for 1991-2020. Coasts, mountains and regions can be very different, and any given year can be warmer, colder or wetter. Suggestions come from fixed rules based on these averages. Climate data: World Bank Climate Change Knowledge Portal, observed climate data (CRU TS), CRU TS (cru_ts4.09), Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia, CC BY 4.0 (licence).

What is acceptable to wear is a matter of local law and custom: read Local laws and customs. For seasonal hazards such as storms, floods or extreme heat, read the official section Extreme weather and natural disasters.

Packing checklist

A general list for any trip. Ticks are not saved.

Documents
Health
Tech
Clothes and belongings

Entry requirements and visas

Visa and entry rules depend on your nationality and change often, so Trip Rulebook does not summarise them. Each government explains the rules for its own citizens. If you travel on another passport, check with the embassy or the official immigration website of Samoa.

About this page

This page is guidance, not legal advice. Laws and advice change without notice and are written for each government's own citizens, so they may apply to you differently. Confirm everything with the official source before you travel. Terms of use.