American Samoa
A US territory in the South Pacific of rainforest trails, reef coast and villages, reached by air on a limited number of routes.
American Samoa is a US territory in the South Pacific, made up of five volcanic islands and two coral atolls. Tutuila is the largest island and holds Pago Pago, the territory's capital and main harbor. Manu'a, a group of islands to the east, lies apart from Tutuila and has its own villages and landscapes. The National Park of American Samoa protects rainforest, coast and reef across several islands, with hiking trails on Tutuila.
The trip suits travelers who want hiking, swimming and village life, with no resort routine. Fa'a Samoa, the Samoan way of living built on family and village ties, shapes daily life. In villages, wear modest clothing and ask permission before walking onto a family's land. Rain can fall in any month, so pack a rain layer. Flights are limited and schedules change, so check routes and entry rules before you book, and plan several days on Tutuila, more if you add Manu'a.
Five things to know before American Samoa
- Apply for an entry permit before you fly
American Samoa sets its own entry rules. Visitors with a US visa, visa waiver or green card apply and pay online for a 30-day visitor permit; other non-US visitors need a local sponsor to apply in person. Entry permits
- Carry a passport even as a US citizen
US citizens should confirm which ID the territory accepts with the Office of Legal Affairs. A passport is the simplest choice, and you need one if you continue to Samoa.
- Build the trip around the few flights
Pago Pago has only a handful of flights a week, mainly from Honolulu and Apia. A cancelled flight can cost you several days, so keep a buffer before any onward connection.
- Ask before swimming or walking on village land
Beaches and reefs usually belong to a village. Ask permission, pay any small fee asked, and avoid swimming or loud activity on Sundays and during evening prayer time.
- Complete the health declaration
All arrivals complete a health declaration, online before you fly or on arrival. Doing it in advance speeds up the queue at the airport.
American Samoa travel guides
Practical guides from writers who live there.
Entry permits, what US citizens carry and onward tickets.
Read the guideTravel insuranceCover for remote islands and evacuation to Hawaii or New Zealand.
Read the guideGetting aroundFlights, local aiga buses and the boat to the Manu'a Islands.
Read the guidePhones and dataRoaming, local SIM cards and coverage outside Pago Pago.
Read the guide
Destinations in American Samoa
When to go
- Rainy days
- Best
- JanuaryRain27 rainy daysHigh29°Low27°Wet, cyclone riskJanuaryRain
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 336 mm
- Rainy days
- 27
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet, cyclone risk
- FebruaryRain25 rainy daysHigh28°Low27°Wet, humidFebruaryRain
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 516 mm
- Rainy days
- 25
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet, humid
- MarchRain27 rainy daysHigh29°Low27°Wet, cyclone riskMarchRain
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 259 mm
- Rainy days
- 27
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet, cyclone risk
- AprilRain27 rainy daysHigh29°Low27°ShowersAprilRain
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 312 mm
- Rainy days
- 27
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Showers
- MayRain25 rainy daysHigh28°Low27°DrierMayRain
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 255 mm
- Rainy days
- 25
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Drier
- JuneRain22 rainy daysHigh28°Low27°Dry, trade windsJuneRain
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 175 mm
- Rainy days
- 22
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, trade winds
- JulyRain22 rainy daysHigh27°Low26°Dry, breezyJulyRain
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 153 mm
- Rainy days
- 22
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, breezy
- AugustRain19 rainy daysHigh27°Low26°Dry, whalesAugustRain
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 123 mm
- Rainy days
- 19
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, whales
- SeptemberRain22 rainy daysHigh27°Low26°Dry, whalesSeptemberRain
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 126 mm
- Rainy days
- 22
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, whales
- OctoberRain25 rainy daysHigh27°Low26°Warm, showersOctoberRain
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 230 mm
- Rainy days
- 25
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, showers
- NovemberRain24 rainy daysHigh28°Low26°Wet season startsNovemberRain
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 265 mm
- Rainy days
- 24
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet season starts
- DecemberRain28 rainy daysHigh28°Low27°Wet, humidDecemberRain
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 360 mm
- Rainy days
- 28
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet, humid
Average daily high and low in Pago Pago, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in American Samoa
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
26
- Feels like
- 24°
- Humidity
- 71%
- Wind
- 30 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 17%
Tutuila
09:05 AM
Monday, November 2
- Today24°23°17%Monday: Drizzle. High 24°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 17%.
- Tue25°23°67%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 25°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 67%.
- Wed24°23°53%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 24°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 53%.
- Thu24°23°11%Thursday: Drizzle. High 24°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 11%.
- Fri24°23°26%Friday: Drizzle. High 24°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 26%.
- Sat25°23°37%Saturday: Drizzle. High 25°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 37%.
Updated 06:56 AM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 EUR = 1.116 USD
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
American Samoa FAQ
Do US citizens need a passport for American Samoa?
Confirm the accepted ID with American Samoa's Office of Legal Affairs. A passport is the safest choice, and you need one for Samoa.
Can I use ESTA to visit American Samoa?
No. The territory issues its own entry permit. Travelers with a US visa, visa waiver or green card apply online for a 30-day visitor permit.
How do I get to American Samoa?
Fly to Pago Pago from Honolulu or from Apia in Samoa. Flights run only a few times a week, so book them first and plan the rest around them.
Is American Samoa the same as Samoa?
No. Samoa is an independent country to the west with its own visas and currency. American Samoa is a US territory using the US dollar, though the two share language and culture.
What is there to see in the national park?
The National Park of American Samoa covers rainforest, reefs and beaches on Tutuila, Ofu and Ta'ū. Trails on Tutuila are the easiest to reach, and the Ofu beach needs an extra flight or boat.