Apolima
Island Small Samoan island with volcanic origins
Apolima sits in the Apolima Strait off Upolu with a single village on a volcanic cone; visitors arrive by small boat for village visits and coastal snorkeling.
Apolima is a small volcanic island in Samoa located in the Apolima Strait between the two main islands, Upolu and Savaiʻi. It is occupied by a single village and retains the morphology of a steep volcanic cone with a sheltered landing area.
The island’s shoreline and interior are compact, with housing concentrated in the village area and steep slopes rising directly from the coast. Recreational visits are limited and usually arranged from the larger neighbouring islands.
Apolima formed through volcanic activity and has been settled traditionally by Samoan communities. The island has retained a small, continuous resident population and traditional local governance.
Geographically the island sits roughly midway in the channel between Upolu and Savaiʻi, forming part of the Aiga-i-le-Tai administrative district. It is accessed by boat from the larger islands.
- Small inhabited island: The island is a single small volcanic cone with one village and limited infrastructure, so services are minimal for visitors.
How to Get to Apolima #
Access is by local boat from neighbouring islands like Savai’i or Upolu; schedules are irregular and depend on local operators. Chartering a boat from Apia or nearest harbour is common.
Tips for Visiting Apolima #
- The island is very small-there are no services on arrival; bring supplies and ensure return boat is scheduled.
- Respect local customs and any fishing regulations if visiting by arrangement with local communities.
Best Time to Visit Apolima #
Best visited in the dry season for safer sea travel.
Weather & Climate near Apolima #
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (3155 mm/year), wettest in December.
January
January is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (355 mm).
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February
February is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (377 mm).
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March
March is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (304 mm).
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April
April is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (217 mm).
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May
May is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C. Significant rainfall (181 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm).
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July
July is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm).
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September
September is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (201 mm).
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October
October is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (405 mm).
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November
November is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (266 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (410 mm).
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