Month guide · Fiji
Fiji in January
What January is really like in Fiji: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Anton Leddin, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
January 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 13.1 hours of daylight. Hot and humid with heavy showers; Australian and New Zealand summer holidays keep resorts busy. Cyclone season is at its peak from January to March.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 16
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in January
January is the 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 31 days. Compared with December (31°C (88°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 05:47
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 18:51
- Daylight
- About 13.1 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, January rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in January
- New Year celebrations (1 January)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in January
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Nadi
Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple
Remove shoes, cover shoulders and knees, and ask before taking photos inside.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- Rainy day
Museum · Suva
Fiji Museum
Set in Thurston Gardens in Suva, the national museum covers more than 3,000 years of Fijian history, with a large double-hulled canoe (drua), war clubs, tapa cloth, ceremonial cannibal forks and the rudder of HMS Bounty recovered from Pitcairn Island.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
- Kids
Island · Mamanuca Islands
Mamanuca island day cruise
Choose a trip with a long stop at one island rather than several short ones, and pack reef-safe sunscreen and a rash vest.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
Waterfront · Yasawa Islands
Blue Lagoon
A clear, sheltered lagoon between Nanuya Lailai and neighbouring islands in the northern Yasawas, named after the 1980 film The Blue Lagoon, which was shot on nearby Nanuya Levu.
- Time needed
- Half a day to a full day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Couples
- Nature
- Photo spot
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 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 January 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.
Fiji in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Fiji?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Hot and humid with heavy showers; Australian and New Zealand summer holidays keep resorts busy. Cyclone season is at its peak from January to March.
+How warm is Fiji in January?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Fiji in January?
Expect rain on about 16 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.