Best time to visit Fiji

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The best time to visit Fiji is October-November

Want to know when to travel to Fiji? Based on criteria such as the weather, cost of flights and hotels, and peak travel periods, October-November is the best time to go to Fiji. Don’t just take our word for it though… We’ve put together loads of information below to help you decide, such as a monthly breakdown of the weather, what to pack, when to fly, and much more.

The very hottest temperatures in Suva, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Fiji, tend to reach around 31℃ (88℉) in the height of summer. The average Suva temperatures in winter reach lows of around 21℃ (71℉), while the coldest it gets down to is about 20℃ (69℉). Other areas in Fiji can sometimes get even colder than this – You can check out the climates of other popular destinations below.

If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Fiji, or you’re just afraid of the dark, the days in January are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset. On average it rains the most days in January, making it the wettest month of the year. Although it’s the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening but have fine weather for a majority of the day too, so don’t let this put you off.

Keep reading to read all the info you need (and none of the stuff you don’t) about the best times to go to Fiji. By the time you get to the bottom, you’ll have found out all there is to know about when to go, and you’ll be ready to start booking your flights! Who knows, we might even have some surprises waiting for you when you get there!

Warmest month

February

Least rainfall

September

Most daylight

January

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Fiji seasons

Before you plan your trip, it’s important to know when the seasons are as they may be different to yours depending on where you’re travelling from. Fiji is in the Southern hemisphere, so the seasons fall on:

Season Months
Summer December to February
Autumn/fall March to May
Winter June to August
Spring September to November

Best time to visit the top destinations in Fiji

We’ve put together a breakdown of the average minimum and maximum temperatures by month, as well as the best times to visit for each. To learn more about these destinations including detailed climate breakdowns and much more, click or tap the city/destination name below.

CityBest time to visitJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
NadiOctober-November
29℃
25℃
30℃
25℃
29℃
25℃
29℃
24℃
28℃
23℃
27℃
23℃
26℃
22℃
26℃
21℃
27℃
22℃
28℃
23℃
28℃
24℃
29℃
24℃
SuvaOctober-November
29℃
25℃
29℃
25℃
29℃
25℃
28℃
24℃
27℃
23℃
26℃
23℃
25℃
22℃
25℃
21℃
25℃
22℃
26℃
23℃
27℃
23℃
28℃
24℃
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Top FAQs

Fiji is in Oceania.

Check out these guides for the top must-see destinations in Fiji:

The warmest month of the year in Suva, one of the most popular places to visit in Fiji, is February.
The driest month of the year in Suva, Fiji, is usually around September each year.

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