Month guide · Fiji
Fiji in August
What August is really like in Fiji: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is one of the best months to visit Fiji. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 11.5 hours of daylight. Dry and breezy with the clearest water for diving; cool evenings on the water.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 11.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the coolest month in Fiji: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with July (28°C (82°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:30
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 18:00
- Daylight
- About 11.5 hours
- Sea
- 25°C (77°F)
Wet and cyclone season (December–March). Hot, humid and rainy with cyclone risk, highest from January to March; quieter outside Christmas and New Year.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Hibiscus Festival in Suva (usually August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · Sabeto Valley
Sabeto mud pools and hot springs
Geothermal pools in the Sabeto Valley where visitors coat themselves in mud, let it dry in the sun, then rinse off in a series of warm spring-fed pools.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
Nature · Coral Coast
Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park
Walk in the early morning; the exposed dunes are very hot by midday.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- History
- Outdoors
- Active
Experience · Pacific Harbour
Navua River trips
Motorised longboats head up the Navua River past rainforest and waterfalls to riverside villages for lunch and a kava welcome, while rafting trips run the Upper Navua gorge, a canyon of waterfalls and high cliffs.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Nature
- Active
- Outdoors
Park · Suva
Colo-i-Suva Forest Park
Go on a dry morning, wear shoes with grip, and do not leave valuables unattended by the pools.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Off the beaten path
The sea averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Fiji.
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 18°C and 4 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Fiji?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Fiji?
It is one of the best months to visit Fiji. Dry and breezy with the clearest water for diving; cool evenings on the water.
+How warm is Fiji in August?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Fiji in August?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.