Best Time to Visit National Park of American Samoa
The best months to visit National Park of American Samoa are June, August, December — computed from official NPS visitation (2021–2025 average), NOAA weather normals and daylight. April is the crowd peak (3,114 monthly visits); June is quietest at 14% of peak.
Monthly crowd curve
Average monthly recreation visits, 2021–2025 (NPS Visitor Use Statistics). Amber bar = current month.
American Samoa month by month
| Month | Verdict | Avg visits | % of peak | High / Low | Precip | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Shoulder | 1,079 | 35% | 88°F / 78°F | 15.3″ | 12.9h |
| February | Shoulder | 1,923 | 62% | 88°F / 78°F | 13.7″ | 12.6h |
| March | Shoulder | 1,555 | 50% | 88°F / 78°F | 10.9″ | 12.2h |
| April | Peak crowds | 3,114 | 100% | 88°F / 78°F | 11.3″ | 11.8h |
| May | Shoulder | 981 | 32% | 86°F / 78°F | 11.7″ | 11.5h |
| June | Best window | 434 | 14% | 85°F / 78°F | 6.4″ | 11.3h |
| July | Peak crowds | 2,378 | 76% | 85°F / 77°F | 7.5″ | 11.4h |
| August | Best window | 734 | 24% | 85°F / 77°F | 6.9″ | 11.6h |
| September | Peak crowds | 2,435 | 78% | 86°F / 78°F | 8.0″ | 12h |
| October | Shoulder | 1,416 | 45% | 86°F / 78°F | 10.2″ | 12.4h |
| November | Shoulder | 1,087 | 35% | 87°F / 78°F | 12.1″ | 12.8h |
| December | Best window | 532 | 17% | 88°F / 78°F | 14.3″ | 13h |
Crowds: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, mean of 2021–2025 (2020 excluded as a COVID-19 anomaly). Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station PAGO PAGO WSO AP, AS AQ (6 mi from park coordinates). Daylight: computed for the 15th of each month at the park's location. Methodology.
Common questions
What is the best month to visit American Samoa?
June, August, December rank best for American Samoa on VisitWhen's computed score — the strongest balance of low crowds (NPS data), comfortable weather (NOAA normals) and daylight.
What is the most crowded month at American Samoa?
April: an average of 3,114 recreation visits (NPS, 2021–2025). The quietest is June, at 14% of the April peak.
How many people visit American Samoa per year?
National Park of American Samoa averaged 17,668 recreation visits per year over 2021–2025, per official NPS Visitor Use Statistics.
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Last verified 2026-07-16 · all parks