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Fiji travel guide

Small coastal towns and English spoken widely, at their best from June to September

Best: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Photo: Navi Prasad / Pexels

Capital
Suva
Languages
English, Fijian, Fiji Hindi
Currency
Fijian dollar (FJD)
Time zone
UTC+12:00
Plugs
Type I · 240 V
Driving
On the left
Emergency
911 / 000

Why visit Fiji

Fiji suits a slow, coast-focused trip. Most of its main towns sit by the sea, including Nadi, Sigatoka, Savusavu, Levuka and Suva, the capital. English is spoken alongside Fijian and Fiji Hindi, which helps independent travellers. The best months are June to September, with July and August the strongest picks. One honest limitation: Fiji is small at 18,272 km², and even Suva has only 88,271 people. If you want big-city life, you will not find it here.

  • Cooler, drier-feeling winter months

    Fiji's best months to visit are June, July, August and September. Most towns share this window. Nadi and Savusavu also do well in May, so you can plan a trip anywhere from May to September.

  • Nadi as an easy starting point

    Nadi is a coastal town of about 71048 people. It rates best from May to August, which makes it a practical first stop before moving on to other parts of the country.

  • Suva, the capital on the coast

    Suva is Fiji's capital and largest city, with about 88271 people. It sits on the coast and is at its best in June and July. It gives you a city side of Fiji alongside the beach towns.

  • Small coastal towns to slow down

    Savusavu has only about 5000 people. Like Levuka, it is at its best from May to August. Sigatoka, with about 9622 people, rates best from June to September. These towns suit travellers who want quieter places.

  • Simple for English speakers

    English is an official language, alongside Fijian and Fiji Hindi. The currency is the Fijian dollar (FJD). Traffic drives on the left, and sockets are type I at 240 V, so check your adapter before you go.

Is Fiji right for you?

Great for

  • Beach and swimming trips, with sea temperatures of 26.4–30.5°C in every month
  • Dry-season trips from June to September, with 4.5–8.5 rain days a month
  • Sun seekers, with 9–10.9 hours of sunshine a day all year
  • English speakers, as English is used alongside Fijian and Fiji Hindi
  • Slow coastal trips to Savusavu or Levuka, best from May to August

Less ideal for

  • Travellers who dislike rain: January to March bring 341–355 mm over 23–24 rain days
  • Anyone wanting cool weather, as highs stay between 27.6°C and 30.1°C all year
  • Big-city lovers, as the largest city, Suva, has only 88271 people

Fiji right now: October

7.4/10
Avg high
29°C
Avg low
22°C
Rain days
14
Sea
28°C

Averages for Nadi.

Weather by month

In Nadi, the best weather runs from June to September, with highs of 28 to 29°C, just 4.5 to 8.5 rain days a month and a sea of 26 to 28°C. January to March are the wettest months, with 341 to 355 mm of rain over 23 to 24 days, but the sea is warmest then at about 30°C.

Average highs and lows in Nadi by month January: high 30°C, low 24°C , 24 rain days . February: high 30°C, low 24°C , 24 rain days . March: high 30°C, low 24°C , 23 rain days . April: high 30°C, low 24°C , 13 rain days . May: high 29°C, low 22°C , 8 rain days . June: high 28°C, low 21°C , 5 rain days . July: high 28°C, low 21°C , 5 rain days . August: high 28°C, low 21°C , 6 rain days . September: high 29°C, low 21°C , 9 rain days . October: high 29°C, low 22°C , 14 rain days . November: high 30°C, low 23°C , 17 rain days . December: high 30°C, low 24°C , 23 rain days . 30°C 24°C JAN 24d 30°C 24°C FEB 24d 30°C 24°C MAR 23d 30°C 24°C APR 13d 29°C 22°C MAY 8d 28°C 21°C JUN 5d 28°C 21°C JUL 5d 28°C 21°C AUG 6d 29°C 21°C SEP 9d 29°C 22°C OCT 14d 30°C 23°C NOV 17d 30°C 24°C DEC 23d
Best months Other months (low–high) Nd = rain days

Nadi · averages 2015–2024

Best time to visit Fiji: month-by-month weather →

Fiji's climate regions

The weather varies across the country; each region has its own best months.

  • Suva and the wet side

    Suva, Savusavu, Levuka

    Suva, Savusavu and Levuka are warm all year, with highs of about 29°C in January and 26°C in July. Rain is frequent, falling on about 262 days a year. The best months are June to September.

    Best: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

  • Nadi and the dry west

    Nadi, Sigatoka

    Nadi and Sigatoka are a little hotter, with highs of about 30°C in January and 27°C in July. Rain falls on about 172 days a year, far fewer than around Suva. The best months are May to August.

    Best: May, Jun, Jul, Aug

Where to go in Fiji

City guides with their own best months and weather.

Sample itineraries

7 days

Nadi, Sigatoka and Suva in 7 days

  1. Day 1–2

    Nadi

    Start in Nadi, a coastal town of about 71,048 people. Use 2 days to settle in and adjust to UTC+12:00. May to August are its best months.

  2. Day 3–4

    Sigatoka

    Move on to Sigatoka, a small coastal town of about 9,622 people. Spend 2 slow days by the sea and in town. June to September are its best months.

  3. Day 5–7

    Suva

    Finish in Suva, the capital and the largest city on this route, with about 88,271 people. Use 3 days to explore the city centre and the coast. June and July are its best months.

10 days

10 days from Nadi to Savusavu

  1. Day 1–2

    Nadi

    Begin in Nadi, a coastal town of about 71,048 people. Take 2 days to rest and adjust to UTC+12:00. Its best months run from May to August.

  2. Day 3

    Lautoka

    Spend a day in Lautoka, a coastal city of about 52,220 people. Walk around the centre and see a working Fijian town.

  3. Day 4–5

    Sigatoka

    Head to Sigatoka, a small coastal town of about 9,622 people. Slow down for 2 days by the sea. June to September are its best months.

  4. Day 6–7

    Suva

    Spend 2 days in Suva, the capital, home to about 88,271 people. Explore the city centre and the waterfront. June and July are its best months.

  5. Day 8

    Levuka

    Cross to Levuka, a small coastal town. Take a day to walk its streets and shoreline. May to August are its best months.

  6. Day 9–10

    Savusavu

    End in Savusavu, a coastal town of about 5,000 people. Spend your last 2 days by the water. May to August are its best months.

Where to stay

One good base in each main city and who it suits.

Tamavua

Suva

Good for self-drivers, quiet, views

A hilly, green suburb above the city with cooler air and views over the harbour and Suva Peninsula. It suits travellers who want a peaceful base and have their own transport. The steep roads make walking hard, and it is one of the wettest parts of an already rainy city.

Martintar

Nadi

Good for couples, food lovers, short stays

A strip along the main road between Nadi Town and the airport, with many restaurants, cafés and a few bars. It has a good choice of places to eat and quick taxi links to both the town and the airport. There is no beach, and rooms near the main road can get traffic noise.

Sigatoka Town

Sigatoka

Good for budget travellers, self-caterers

The working market town on the Sigatoka River, with the produce market, supermarkets, banks and the bus stand. It is practical and cheap for short stays, and good if you want to see everyday Fijian life. There is no beach in town and evenings are very quiet, with little open after dark.

Hills above town

Savusavu

Good for couples, views, longer stays

Homes and guesthouses on the slopes behind the town look out over Savusavu Bay and are quieter than the waterfront. You are still close to the shops and marinas. The roads are steep, though, so walking back up in the heat is hard work, and you may rely on taxis.

Beach Street and the town centre

Levuka

Good for first-timers, walkers, short stays

This is the old waterfront street at the heart of the World Heritage town. It has wooden shopfronts, small cafés, the wharf area and most services within an easy walk. The drawback is that the fish cannery nearby can bring smells and early-morning noise on some days.

Food to try in Fiji

Kokoda

Raw fish marinated in lime or lemon juice, then mixed with coconut milk, onion, tomato and chilli. It is served as a starter in homes and restaurants across Fiji.

Lovo

A feast cooked in an earth oven. Meat, fish and root crops are wrapped in leaves and cooked on hot stones in a pit. Families make it for special occasions, and many resorts hold lovo nights.

Kava (yaqona)

A drink made from the ground root of a pepper plant mixed with water. It is shared in the sevusevu welcome when you visit a village. It tastes earthy and can make your mouth feel slightly numb.

Palusami

Taro leaves wrapped around thick coconut cream, often with onion and sometimes corned beef, then baked. It is often cooked in a lovo and eaten at family meals and gatherings.

Rourou

Taro leaves cooked slowly in coconut milk until soft. It is a common side dish at everyday Fijian meals, usually eaten with root crops such as taro or cassava.

Indo-Fijian curry and roti

Curries served with roti reflect Fiji's large Indo-Fijian community. You find them at cheap cafés and market stalls in towns such as Suva, Nadi and Lautoka, often at lunchtime.

Know before you go

  • Plugs and voltage: Fiji uses Type I plugs, with two flat pins set in a V shape. The supply is 240 V. Bring an adapter, and check that your chargers and devices accept 240 V before you plug them in.
  • Driving side: Traffic in Fiji drives on the left. If you come from a country that drives on the right, take extra care at junctions and when you pull out, especially on your first day.
  • Emergency number: For emergencies in Fiji, the listed numbers are 911 and 000. Save them in your phone before you arrive. You can also ask your hotel which number works best locally.
  • Currency: The local currency is the Fijian dollar (FJD). Carry some cash for small purchases, and check with your bank about card fees abroad before you travel.
  • Language: Fiji has 3 main languages: English, Fijian and Fiji Hindi. English is one of the official languages, so you can usually get by in English.
  • Time zone: Fiji is on UTC+12:00. It is one of the first places each day to see the date change, so check your flight times and bookings carefully.
  • Calling code: The international calling code for Fiji is +679. Use it when someone abroad calls a Fijian number, or when you save local numbers in your phone.

Fiji: frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Fiji?

The best time to visit Fiji is June to September. July scores highest, at 8.1. In Nadi, July averages 4.5 rain days and 39 mm of rain, with highs of 28°C and 10.1 hours of sun a day. May also rates as a best month, with a score of 7.6. Climate figures are for Nadi, 2015–2024.

When is the rainy season in Fiji?

The wettest period in Fiji runs from December to March. Nadi gets 22.5 to 24.4 rain days a month and 256 to 355 mm of rain. February is the wettest month, with 355 mm. It stays hot, with highs of about 30°C, and the sea reaches 30.5°C. Sun still averages 9 to 10.5 hours a day, and these months still rate as good.

Is Fiji good in August?

Yes, August is one of the best months for Fiji, with a score of 8. In Nadi, highs average 27.6°C and lows 20.5°C. There are about 6 rain days and 89 mm of rain. You get around 10.1 hours of sun a day. The sea is 26.4°C, the coolest of the year but still warm for swimming.

How warm is the sea in Fiji?

The sea around Nadi is warm all year, between 26.4°C and 30.5°C. It is warmest in February, at 30.5°C. It is coolest in August, at 26.4°C. From January to April it stays at 30°C or above. In the drier months of June to September it sits between 26.4°C and 27.9°C.

What plugs, currency and language does Fiji use?

Fiji uses type I plugs and 240 V. The currency is the Fijian dollar (FJD). The official languages are English, Fijian and Fiji Hindi. Cars drive on the left. The time zone is UTC+12:00. The calling code is +679, and the emergency number is 911 / 000.

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