Month guide · Fiji
Fiji in February
What February is really like in Fiji: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: KhufuOsiris, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
February is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 16 rainy days and roughly 12.7 hours of daylight. Among the wettest, most humid months, with cyclone risk; lower prices and quiet resorts.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 16
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 2nd-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 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 16 of its 28 days. Compared with January (31°C (88°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:04
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:45
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°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, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Holi, the Hindu festival of colours (February or March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Nature · Yasawa Islands
Sawa-i-Lau Caves
Limestone caves on a small island in the northern Yasawas, where you swim in a pool lit by an opening in the roof, then duck through a short underwater passage into a dark second chamber with a guide.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Active
- Off the beaten path
Garden · Sabeto Valley
Garden of the Sleeping Giant
Combine it with the Sabeto mud pools in the same valley for a half-day outing from Nadi or Denarau.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Couples
- Kids
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
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Fiji.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 23°C and 16 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 February a good time to visit Fiji?
A month many travellers avoid, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–October are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Fiji?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Among the wettest, most humid months, with cyclone risk; lower prices and quiet resorts.
+How warm is Fiji in February?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Fiji in February?
Expect rain on about 16 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.