Best time to visit · Fiji
The best time to visit Fiji
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Dead.rabbit, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
The best time to visit Fiji is from May to October, the cooler and drier season, with sunny days, low humidity, calm seas and the clearest water for diving. July and September are busiest because of Australian and New Zealand school holidays. November to April is hotter and wetter and is cyclone season, with the highest risk from January to March, though prices are lower.
Key facts
- Best months
- May–October
- Shoulder season
- April and November
- Warmest month
- January (avg high 31°C (88°F))
- Coldest month
- June (avg high 28°C (82°F))
- Rainiest month
- January (~16 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- February–March
Seasons
Fiji is tropical and warm all year. May to October is the cooler, drier season with lower humidity; November to April is hotter, more humid and wetter, and is also the cyclone season. The west of Viti Levu (Nadi, Denarau, the Mamanucas and Yasawas) is much drier than the east around Suva.
April–June
Early dry season
Rain eases and humidity drops; good value before the mid-year peak.
July–September
Peak dry season
Sunny, breezy and cooler with the best diving visibility; school holidays bring crowds and the highest prices.
October–November
Late dry season
Warming up with more humidity and occasional showers; still excellent at sea.
December–March
Wet and cyclone season
Hot, humid and rainy with cyclone risk, highest from January to March; quieter outside Christmas and New Year.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C | 23°C | 16 | 28°C | 13.1 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| February | 31°C | 23°C | 16 | 29°C | 12.7 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| March | 31°C | 23°C | 16 | 28°C | 12.2 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| April | 30°C | 22°C | 9 | 28°C | 11.7 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| May | 29°C | 20°C | 6 | 27°C | 11.3 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| June | 28°C | 19°C | 4 | 26°C | 11.1 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| July | 28°C | 18°C | 4 | 25°C | 11.2 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| August | 28°C | 18°C | 4 | 25°C | 11.5 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| September | 29°C | 19°C | 5 | 25°C | 12 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| October | 30°C | 20°C | 7 | 26°C | 12.5 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| November | 31°C | 21°C | 9 | 27°C | 13 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| December | 31°C | 22°C | 12 | 28°C | 13.2 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| January | New Year celebrations (1 January) |
| February | Holi, the Hindu festival of colours (February or March) |
| April | Easter (March or April), observed with church services across Fiji |
| July | Bula Festival in Nadi (usually July) |
| August | Hibiscus Festival in Suva (usually August) |
| October | Fiji Day, marking independence in 1970 (10 October); Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights (October or November) |
| November | Diwali (some years in November) |
| December | Christmas, celebrated with church services and village feasts (25 December) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in February–March, and the sights are quietest in February–March. Many visitors avoid January–March.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Early dry season | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Peak dry season | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Late dry season | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Wet and cyclone season | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Fiji?
The best time to visit Fiji is from May to October, the cooler and drier season, with sunny days, low humidity, calm seas and the clearest water for diving. July and September are busiest because of Australian and New Zealand school holidays. November to April is hotter and wetter and is cyclone season, with the highest risk from January to March, though prices are lower.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Fiji?
Usually in February–March. Among the wettest, most humid months, with cyclone risk; lower prices and quiet resorts.
+What is the rainiest month in Fiji?
January, with about 16 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Fiji get?
The warmest month, January, averages highs of 31°C (88°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F).