American Samoa in December: Crowds, Weather & What to Pack

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December is one of the best months of the year to visit National Park of American Samoa: crowds run 17% of the April peak (532 average visits). Weather: highs average 88°F and lows 78°F, with 14.3″ of precipitation and 13 hours of daylight. Computed from NPS and NOAA data.

Crowds in December

American Samoa averages 532 recreation visits in December — 17% of what April, the peak month, draws — this is the second-quietest month of the year. That crowd level sets the tone for parking, permits and lodging — crowds are thin by this park's standards.

Weather & daylight

Days are warm (highs average 88°F), and even nights stay hot (lows average 78°F). This is one of the wetter months (14.3″ of precipitation on average). Mid-month daylight runs 13 hours.

NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station PAGO PAGO WSO AP, AS AQ (6 mi from park coordinates, 12 ft elevation) — conditions vary inside the park, especially with elevation. Daylight computed for the 15th of December.

What to pack for American Samoa in December

Computed from the month's weather normals above — not a generic list.

• Sun protection and 2L+ water per person — highs average 88°F
• Rain shell + pack cover — 14.3″ of precipitation is normal this month
• Waterproof boots — plus navigation and a basic first-aid kit — 14.3″ of precipitation is normal this month

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Also at their best in December

Other parks whose computed December verdict is a best window — same NPS × NOAA formula:

• Everglades in December — 72% of peak crowds, highs 80°F, score 64/100
• Biscayne in December — 77% of peak crowds, highs 80°F, score 62/100

Common questions

See also: the best national parks to visit in December · Last verified 2026-09-24