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Best time to visit Fiji

Weather by month for Nadi, the best months to go and how Fiji's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.

Weather by month

Fiji weather by month

Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine, sea temperature and our month score out of 10.

Weather by month in Nadi and month scores for Fiji
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

Fiji in each month

January

Good 6.2/10

30°C / 24°C · 24 rain days · 10.5 h sun · sea 30°C

January in Nadi is hot, with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Rain falls on about 24 days and totals 341 mm, so plan for showers on most days. Sun still averages 10.5 hours a day. It scores 7 and rates as good, with a very warm sea at 30.1°C.

Figures ↑ Where to go in January →

February

Good 6.1/10

30°C / 24°C · 24 rain days · 9.6 h sun · sea 31°C

February is the wettest month in the data, with 355 mm of rain on about 24 days. Highs reach 30.1°C and the sea is at its warmest, 30.5°C. It still scores 7 and rates as good. Pick it only if you don't mind daily rain.

Figures ↑ Where to go in February →

March

Good 6.2/10

30°C / 24°C · 23 rain days · 9.0 h sun · sea 30°C

March stays hot and wet, with highs near 29.6°C and rain on about 23 days (350 mm). It has the least sun of the year, about 9 hours a day. It scores 7 and rates as good, but expect frequent rain.

Figures ↑ Where to go in March →

April

Good 6.8/10

30°C / 24°C · 13 rain days · 9.9 h sun · sea 30°C

April is when the rain eases. Rain days drop to about 12.5, with 167 mm in total, and highs stay near 29.7°C. The sea is still warm at 30°C. It scores 7.2 and rates as good, a fair choice before the drier months start.

Figures ↑ Where to go in April →

May

Best time 7.6/10

29°C / 22°C · 8 rain days · 9.8 h sun · sea 29°C

May starts the best season. Rain falls on about 8 days (77 mm), highs are near 28.9°C and the sea is 29.3°C. It scores 8.2 and rates as best, with far less rain than the months before.

Figures ↑ Where to go in May →

June

Best time 7.9/10

28°C / 21°C · 5 rain days · 9.9 h sun · sea 28°C

June is dry and pleasant, with rain on about 4.9 days and only 51 mm in total. Highs reach 28.1°C and nights cool to 21.3°C. It scores 8.5 and rates as best.

Figures ↑ Where to go in June →

July

Best time 8.1/10

28°C / 21°C · 5 rain days · 10.1 h sun · sea 27°C

July is the top-scoring month at 8.8 and rates as best. It is the driest month, with rain on about 4.5 days (39 mm). Highs are near 28°C, nights drop to 20.8°C and the sea is 26.9°C, cooler than in early spring.

Figures ↑ Where to go in July →

August

Best time 8.0/10

28°C / 21°C · 6 rain days · 10.1 h sun · sea 26°C

August has the coolest days and nights, with highs of 27.6°C and lows of 20.5°C. Rain falls on about 6 days (89 mm), and the sea is at its coolest, 26.4°C. It scores 8.7 and rates as best.

Figures ↑ Where to go in August →

September

Best time 7.8/10

29°C / 21°C · 9 rain days · 10.9 h sun · sea 27°C

September is a strong choice, with rain on about 8.5 days and just 57 mm in total. Highs rise to 28.6°C and sun averages 10.9 hours a day, the most of the year. It scores 8.2 and rates as best.

Figures ↑ Where to go in September →

October

Good 7.4/10

29°C / 22°C · 14 rain days · 10.5 h sun · sea 28°C

October is the last of the best months, scoring 7.7. Rain days climb to about 13.6 (103 mm) and highs reach 29.3°C. Sun still averages 10.5 hours a day. Go early in the month if you want drier weather.

Figures ↑ Where to go in October →

November

Good 6.9/10

30°C / 23°C · 17 rain days · 10.9 h sun · sea 29°C

November gets wetter, with rain on about 17 days and 143 mm in total. Highs are near 29.8°C and the sea warms to 28.7°C. Sun stays high at 10.9 hours a day. It scores 7 and rates as good.

Figures ↑ Where to go in November →

December

Good 6.3/10

30°C / 24°C · 23 rain days · 10.4 h sun · sea 30°C

December is hot, with highs of 30.1°C and a sea of 29.6°C. Rain returns in force, falling on about 22.5 days (256 mm). It scores 7 and rates as good, but expect rain on most days.

Figures ↑ Where to go in December →

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Is July a good time to visit Fiji?

Yes, July is the best month to visit Fiji, with the top score of the year at 8.8. In Nadi it rains on about 4.5 days and gets only 39 mm of rain. Days reach 28°C, nights drop to about 21°C, and you get about 10 hours of sun a day. The sea is 26.9°C, which is warm enough for swimming.

Is Fiji good to visit in August?

Yes, August is one of the best months, with a score of 8.7. Rain falls on about 6 days, and there is about 10 hours of sun a day. It is the coolest month in Nadi: highs of 27.6°C and lows of 20.5°C. The sea is also at its coolest, at 26.4°C. Rain is higher than in July, at 89 mm against 39 mm.

Should I visit Fiji in February?

You can, but expect a lot of rain. February gets 355 mm in Nadi, the highest of the year, with rain on about 24 days. It still scores 7, which counts as good. It is hot, with highs of 30°C, and the sea is at its warmest at 30.5°C. If dry weather matters to you, go between May and September instead.

Is December a good month to visit Fiji?

December is good, with a score of 7, but it is much wetter than mid-year. Nadi gets 256 mm of rain, with rain on about 23 days. July gets only 39 mm. You still get about 10 hours of sun a day, highs of 30°C and a sea temperature of 29.6°C. Plan some indoor or flexible days.