INSTRUMENT / SEA TEMPERATURE
Palolo Deep Water Temperature
Updated Sat 14:58 (Pacific/Apia)
Samoa · Forecast updated Nov 7, 2026, 14:58 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
27.9°C
82.2°F
Warm water
Valid Nov 7, 2026, 14:58 (Pacific/Apia). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
1.1°C below
The typical November average is 29.0°C (84.2°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Holding fairly steady
Seven-day average: 27.9°C, versus 27.7°C in the prior seven days.
What to wear
Warm water
Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Cold tolerance varies. Wind, session length, sunshine, and exertion also affect comfort; temperature alone does not describe sea conditions or replace the snorkel forecast.
Typical Sea Temperature Over the Year
In the historical baseline for Palolo Deep, typical monthly averages range from about 28.3°C (82.9°F) in August to 30.1°C (86.2°F) in April.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Palolo Deep has been 27.9°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Southern Hemisphere. Summer is generally December–February; winter is June–August.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Palolo Deep, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 29.2–30.2°C | 29.7°C / 85.5°F |
| February | 29.5–30.2°C | 29.8°C / 85.6°F |
| March | 29.6–30.7°C | 30.0°C / 86.0°F |
| April | 29.9–30.6°C | 30.1°C / 86.2°F |
| May | 29.4–30.2°C | 29.7°C / 85.5°F |
| June | 28.9–29.5°C | 29.2°C / 84.6°F |
| July | 28.4–28.7°C | 28.6°C / 83.5°F |
| August | 27.8–28.7°C | 28.3°C / 82.9°F |
| September | 28.2–28.5°C | 28.4°C / 83.1°F |
| October | 28.4–28.7°C | 28.5°C / 83.3°F |
| November | 28.7–29.2°C | 29.0°C / 84.2°F |
| December | 29.3–29.8°C | 29.5°C / 85.1°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (-13.71, -171.63). Each month is the mean of yearly monthly means; the range is the lowest and highest of those yearly monthly means. Open-Meteo methodology.
Water temperature by month
Each month uses the 2023–2025 baseline. The range is the lowest and highest yearly monthly mean, not an hourly extreme.
Palolo Deep in January
Typical January water temperature near Palolo Deep is 29.7°C (85.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.2–30.2°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: December 29.5°C · February 29.8°C.
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Palolo Deep in February
Typical February water temperature near Palolo Deep is 29.8°C (85.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.5–30.2°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: January 29.7°C · March 30.0°C.
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Palolo Deep in March
Typical March water temperature near Palolo Deep is 30.0°C (86.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.6–30.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: February 29.8°C · April 30.1°C.
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Palolo Deep in April
Typical April water temperature near Palolo Deep is 30.1°C (86.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.9–30.6°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: March 30.0°C · May 29.7°C.
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Palolo Deep in May
Typical May water temperature near Palolo Deep is 29.7°C (85.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.4–30.2°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: April 30.1°C · June 29.2°C.
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Palolo Deep in June
Typical June water temperature near Palolo Deep is 29.2°C (84.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.9–29.5°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: May 29.7°C · July 28.6°C.
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Palolo Deep in July
Typical July water temperature near Palolo Deep is 28.6°C (83.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.4–28.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: June 29.2°C · August 28.3°C.
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Palolo Deep in August
Typical August water temperature near Palolo Deep is 28.3°C (82.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.8–28.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: July 28.6°C · September 28.4°C.
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Palolo Deep in September
Typical September water temperature near Palolo Deep is 28.4°C (83.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.2–28.5°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: August 28.3°C · October 28.5°C.
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Palolo Deep in October
Typical October water temperature near Palolo Deep is 28.5°C (83.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.4–28.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: September 28.4°C · November 29.0°C.
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Palolo Deep in November
Typical November water temperature near Palolo Deep is 29.0°C (84.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.7–29.2°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: October 28.5°C · December 29.5°C.
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Palolo Deep in December
Typical December water temperature near Palolo Deep is 29.5°C (85.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.3–29.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: November 29.0°C · January 29.7°C.
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Forecast archive (growing)
These values come from hourly forecasts SnorkelForecast has stored. They cover only months with records and do not replace the historical baseline.
| Month | Min | Average | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 28.1°C / 82.6°F | 29.0°C / 84.3°F | 29.8°C / 85.6°F |
| July | 27.4°C / 81.3°F | 28.0°C / 82.3°F | 28.6°C / 83.5°F |
| August | 27.0°C / 80.6°F | 27.3°C / 81.1°F | 27.7°C / 81.9°F |
| September | 27.3°C / 81.1°F | 28.0°C / 82.3°F | 28.9°C / 84.0°F |
| October | 27.6°C / 81.7°F | 27.9°C / 82.2°F | 28.5°C / 83.3°F |
| November | 27.7°C / 81.9°F | 27.9°C / 82.2°F | 28.1°C / 82.6°F |
Partial coverage: 6 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 3839 hourly forecast records across 6 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Palolo Deep
Marine reserve a short swim from Apia, with a coral drop-off in clear water.
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Palolo Deep Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Palolo Deep today?
The current sea surface temperature near Palolo Deep is 27.9°C (82.2°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 27.9°C.
When is the water warmest in Palolo Deep?
The water is typically warmest in April, at around 30.1°C (86.2°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Palolo Deep?
The water is typically coldest in August, at around 28.3°C (82.9°F) in the same historical baseline.
Can you swim in Palolo Deep today?
At 27.9°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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