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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 and wet. Highs reach 30°C, and rain falls on about 24 days, adding up to 341 mm. The air is humid, but you still get around 10.5 hours of sun a day, and the sea is a warm 30.1°C. It scores 6.2, a good month if you don't mind frequent rain.

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 one of the toughest months for weather. Highs are 30.1°C and rain falls on about 24 days, with 355 mm in total, the most of the year. The sea is at its warmest, 30.5°C. It scores 6.1, the lowest of the year but still rated good, so expect rain and a lot of warm water.

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 of 29.6°C and rain on about 23 days, totalling 350 mm. Sunshine drops to around 9 hours a day, the lowest of the year. The sea stays at 30°C. It scores 6.2, a good month for travellers who accept regular heavy showers.

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 a turning point. Highs are still 29.7°C, but rain days fall sharply to about 12.5, with 167 mm in total. You get around 9.9 hours of sun, and the sea is 30°C. It scores 6.8, a good month as the wet season fades.

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 part of the year. Highs are 28.9°C, nights cool to 22.4°C, and rain falls on only about 8 days, totalling 77 mm. The sea is still 29.3°C. It scores 7.6, one of the best months to visit.

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 comfortable. Highs are 28.1°C, lows 21.3°C, and rain falls on about 5 days, with just 51 mm in total. You get around 9.9 hours of sun, and the sea is 27.9°C. It scores 7.9, one of the best months.

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 has the highest score of the year, 8.1. It is the driest month, with rain on about 4.5 days and only 39 mm in total. Highs are 28°C, nights drop to 20.8°C, and you get around 10.1 hours of sun. The sea is a pleasant 26.9°C.

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 is the coolest month, with highs of 27.6°C and lows of 20.5°C. Rain falls on about 6 days, totalling 89 mm, and you get around 10.1 hours of sun. The sea is 26.4°C, its coolest of the year. It scores 8, one of the best months.

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 warm and sunny, with highs of 28.6°C and around 10.9 hours of sun a day, the most of the year. Rain falls on about 8.5 days, but totals only 57 mm. The sea is 26.8°C. It scores 7.8, the last of the best months.

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 gets warmer and a little wetter. Highs are 29.3°C and rain falls on about 13.6 days, with 103 mm in total. Sunshine stays strong at around 10.5 hours a day, and the sea warms to 27.5°C. It scores 7.4, a good month.

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 brings more rain as the wet season begins. Highs are 29.8°C, and rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 143 mm. You still get around 10.9 hours of sun, and the sea is 28.7°C. It scores 6.9, a good month with more frequent showers.

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 and wet. Highs reach 30.1°C, and rain falls on about 22.5 days, with 256 mm in total. The sea is a warm 29.6°C, and you get around 10.4 hours of sun. It scores 6.3, a good month if you can live with regular rain and humidity.

Figures ↑ Where to go in December →

Regional differences

How Fiji's cities compare

Average daytime high each month, coloured by that city's own month score.

Average high by month in Nadi, Suva, Sigatoka, Savusavu and Levuka
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

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FAQ

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Is July a good time to visit Fiji?

Yes, July is the top-scoring month for Fiji, at 8.1 out of 10. In Nadi it is one of the driest months, with about 4.5 rain days and 39 mm of rain. Days reach 28°C and nights drop to about 21°C. You get about 10 hours of sun a day, and the sea is 26.9°C.

Is February a good time to visit Fiji?

February is still rated good, but it scores 6.1, the lowest of the year. It is the wettest month in Nadi, with 355 mm of rain over about 24 rain days. It is also hot, with highs of 30°C. The sea is at its warmest, 30.5°C, and you still get about 9.6 hours of sun a day.

When is the rainy season in Fiji?

In Nadi, the rainy season runs from December to March. These months each have 22 to 24 rain days and between 256 mm and 355 mm of rain. April is a transition month, with 167 mm of rain. From May to September rain falls to 89 mm or less a month. June and July get fewer than 5 rain days each.

Is September a good month to visit Fiji?

Yes, September is one of the best months, with a score of 7.8. It has the most sun of the year in Nadi, about 10.9 hours a day. It is fairly dry, with 57 mm of rain over about 8.5 rain days. Days are warm at 28.6°C. The sea is 26.8°C, cooler than in the wet months but still warm enough to swim.