Weather by month for Nadi, the best months to go and how Fiji's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 28°C to 29°C · 5–9 rain days
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 29°C to 30°C · 8–24 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine, sea temperature and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Sea temp | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C / 24°C | 24 days (341 mm) | 10.5 h/day | 30°C | 6.2/10 |
| February | 30°C / 24°C | 24 days (355 mm) | 9.6 h/day | 31°C | 6.1/10 |
| March | 30°C / 24°C | 23 days (350 mm) | 9.0 h/day | 30°C | 6.2/10 |
| April | 30°C / 24°C | 13 days (167 mm) | 9.9 h/day | 30°C | 6.8/10 |
| May | 29°C / 22°C | 8 days (77 mm) | 9.8 h/day | 29°C | 7.6/10 |
| Best month: June | 28°C / 21°C | 5 days (51 mm) | 9.9 h/day | 28°C | 7.9/10 |
| Best month: July | 28°C / 21°C | 5 days (39 mm) | 10.1 h/day | 27°C | 8.1/10 |
| Best month: August | 28°C / 21°C | 6 days (89 mm) | 10.1 h/day | 26°C | 8.0/10 |
| Best month: September | 29°C / 21°C | 9 days (57 mm) | 10.9 h/day | 27°C | 7.8/10 |
| October | 29°C / 22°C | 14 days (103 mm) | 10.5 h/day | 28°C | 7.4/10 |
| November | 30°C / 23°C | 17 days (143 mm) | 10.9 h/day | 29°C | 6.9/10 |
| December | 30°C / 24°C | 23 days (256 mm) | 10.4 h/day | 30°C | 6.3/10 |
Figures for Nadi; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
30°C / 24°C · 24 rain days · 10.5 h sun · sea 30°C
January is hot and wet, with highs of 30°C and rain on about 24 days. Sea temperature hits 30.1°C, so swimming is warm even when showers roll through. The score sits at 6.2, a good rather than best month, because cyclone season brings heavier, less predictable rain.
30°C / 24°C · 24 rain days · 9.6 h sun · sea 31°C
February stays hot at 30.1°C with rain on roughly 24 days, the wettest month by total rainfall at 355mm. Sun hours drop to 9.6, the lowest of the year. The score is 6.1, good, since this is still peak wet season.
30°C / 24°C · 23 rain days · 9.0 h sun · sea 30°C
March cools slightly to 29.6°C but still brings rain on about 23 days and 350mm of rainfall. Sun hours are low at 9. With a score of 6.2, it rates as good, marking the tail end of the wettest stretch of the year.
30°C / 24°C · 13 rain days · 9.9 h sun · sea 30°C
April marks a clear shift: rain days fall to 12.5 and rainfall drops to 167mm, while highs hold near 29.7°C. The score rises to 6.8, good, as the wet season loosens its grip and drier weather sets in.
29°C / 22°C · 8 rain days · 9.8 h sun · sea 29°C
May brings a real change, with rain days down to 8.1 and only 77mm of rainfall. Highs ease to 28.9°C and sea temperature is still warm at 29.3°C. The score jumps to 7.6, rated best, as dry-season conditions take hold.
28°C / 21°C · 5 rain days · 9.9 h sun · sea 28°C
June is drier still, with just 4.9 rain days and 51mm of rain. Highs sit at 28.1°C and lows dip to 21.3°C, noticeably cooler nights than earlier in the year. The score reaches 7.9, best, reflecting steady, dry conditions.
28°C / 21°C · 5 rain days · 10.1 h sun · sea 27°C
July is the driest month, with only 4.5 rain days and 39mm of rainfall. Highs average 28°C and lows fall to 20.8°C, the coolest nights of the year. This is the top-scoring month at 8.1, rated best.
28°C / 21°C · 6 rain days · 10.1 h sun · sea 26°C
August stays dry with 6 rain days and 89mm of rain, though slightly wetter than July. Highs are 27.6°C, the lowest peak temperature of the year, and sea temperature cools to 26.4°C. The score is 8, best, for consistently settled weather.
29°C / 21°C · 9 rain days · 10.9 h sun · sea 27°C
September keeps the dry pattern, with 8.5 rain days and 57mm of rainfall. Highs climb back to 28.6°C and sun hours rise to 10.9, among the sunniest of the year. The score is 7.8, best, as dry weather continues.
29°C / 22°C · 14 rain days · 10.5 h sun · sea 28°C
October sees rain creeping back, with 13.6 rain days and 103mm of rainfall. Highs reach 29.3°C and sea temperature warms to 27.5°C. The score of 7.4 is good, as the shift toward the wetter season begins.
30°C / 23°C · 17 rain days · 10.9 h sun · sea 29°C
November brings more rain, 17.1 days and 143mm, with highs of 29.8°C. Sun hours stay strong at 10.9. The score eases to 6.9, good, as humidity and rainfall build ahead of the wet season proper.
30°C / 24°C · 23 rain days · 10.4 h sun · sea 30°C
December turns hot and wetter again, with highs of 30.1°C, rain on 22.5 days and 256mm of rainfall. Sea temperature warms to 29.6°C. The score drops to 6.3, good, as the cyclone-season pattern of heavier rain returns.
Regional differences
Average daytime high each month, coloured by that city's own month score.
| City | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nadi | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 29°C | 28°C | 28°C | 28°C | 29°C | 29°C | 30°C | 30°C |
| Suva | 29°C | 29°C | 29°C | 28°C | 27°C | 26°C | 25°C | 25°C | 26°C | 27°C | 28°C | 28°C |
| Sigatoka | 30°C | 30°C | 29°C | 29°C | 28°C | 27°C | 27°C | 26°C | 27°C | 28°C | 29°C | 29°C |
| Savusavu | 29°C | 29°C | 29°C | 28°C | 27°C | 27°C | 26°C | 26°C | 27°C | 27°C | 28°C | 29°C |
| Levuka | 29°C | 29°C | 29°C | 28°C | 27°C | 26°C | 26°C | 26°C | 26°C | 27°C | 28°C | 28°C |
Best Good OK Tough weather
By trip type
City sightseeing
July and August are best for sightseeing. Rain falls on only 4.5 to 6 days a month, highs sit near 27.6-28°C, and sun hours reach 10.1, making it comfortable to walk around towns without heavy rain or heat.
Beach
May through August offer the driest beach weather, with rain days dropping from 8.1 in May to 4.5 in July. Sea temperatures cool slightly to 26.4-29.3°C, still warm enough for swimming, while skies stay clearer than the wetter months.
Hiking & nature
July and August suit hiking best. Low rain days (4.5 and 6) mean drier trails, and daytime highs of 27.6-28°C with lows around 20.5-20.8°C keep conditions cool enough for exertion without the humidity of the wet season.
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FAQ
Yes. August scores 8 out of 10, one of the best months in the data. Expect a high of 27.6°C, a low of 20.5°C, and just 6 rain days with 89mm of rain. Sea temperature is 26.4°C, cooler than the summer months but still swimmable, and sunshine runs at 10.1 hours a day.
January is rated good, with a score of 6.2, not the top tier. It's hot and wet: a high of 30°C, 341mm of rain, and 24.4 rain days, the most of any month. Sea temperature hits 30.1°C, the warmest of the year, so swimming is excellent even though skies are often cloudy and rain is frequent.
July has the highest score, 8.1, making it the top-rated month. It combines a comfortable high of 28°C, a low of 20.8°C, only 4.5 rain days, and just 39mm of rain, the driest month on record. June, August, and September are close behind, all scoring 7.8 or higher.
December is rated good, scoring 6.3, lower than the June–September peak. Rain is common, with 22.5 rain days and 256mm of rainfall, and the high reaches 30.1°C. Sea temperature is 29.6°C, among the warmest of the year, so warm-water swimming is a strong point despite the wetter conditions.
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