Climate

Climate and clothing: Climate is mild and equable. Temperature varies between 16 degrees C (61 degrees F) and 34 degrees C (93 degrees F) with a mean temperature of 26 degrees C (80 degrees F). March is the hottest month July and August the coolest but humidity is high at all times. Tropical lightweight clothing is advisable all year. Informal dress may be worn on all occasions. However, please remember if you are visiting a church, dress appropriately: skirt and nice top, or a dress- jeans and shorts are not recommended. When in Samoa, be sure to wear MODEST clothing. Tourists can always be picked out of the crowd, usually wearing scandalous clothing. When at the beach, it is advised to wear shorts and a tank top.