Month guide · Fiji
Fiji in December
What December is really like in Fiji: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: User:Matthias Süßen, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
December is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 13.2 hours of daylight. Hot and wetter, with Christmas and New Year holidays filling resorts; cyclones are possible.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in December
December is the 5th-warmest month in Fiji: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 31 days. Compared with November (31°C (88°F)), December is about as warm; by January highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 05:30
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 18:41
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Peak dry season (July–September). Sunny, breezy and cooler with the best diving visibility; school holidays bring crowds and the highest prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: December is one of the pricier months.
Events in December
- Christmas, celebrated with church services and village feasts (25 December)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in December
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Island · Mamanuca Islands
Monuriki
A small uninhabited island at the western edge of the Mamanucas, where the film Cast Away was shot.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Photo spot
- Nature
Nature · Yasawa Islands
Sawa-i-Lau Caves
Only swim into the second chamber if you are comfortable holding your breath briefly underwater; the first chamber is worth it alone.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Active
- Off the beaten path
Garden · Sabeto Valley
Garden of the Sleeping Giant
An orchid garden at the foot of the Sabeto mountains near Nadi, started by actor Raymond Burr in the 1970s to house his orchid collection.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Couples
- Kids
Experience · Sabeto Valley
Sabeto mud pools and hot springs
Wear an old swimsuit; the mud can stain light fabric.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Fiji.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 22°C and 12 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is December a good time to visit Fiji?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Fiji in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Fiji?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Hot and wetter, with Christmas and New Year holidays filling resorts; cyclones are possible.
+How warm is Fiji in December?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Fiji in December?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.