Month guide · Fiji
Fiji in July
What July is really like in Fiji: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Dead.rabbit, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
July 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 11.2 hours of daylight. Peak season with Australian and New Zealand school holidays; book resorts and ferries well ahead.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the 11th-warmest 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 June (28°C (82°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:41
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 17:51
- Daylight
- About 11.2 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, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Bula Festival in Nadi (usually July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Market · Suva
Suva Municipal Market
Saturday morning is the busiest and most atmospheric time; bring small notes.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Photo spot
Historic site · Ovalau
Levuka
Fiji's first colonial capital, on the island of Ovalau, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site: a 19th-century port town of weatherboard shopfronts, churches and the site where Fiji was ceded to Britain in 1874.
- Time needed
- 1–2 days
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Free
- Off the beaten path
Nature · Taveuni
Rainbow Reef
Diving here depends on tides and currents, so go with an experienced local operator.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Nature
- Active
- Photo spot
Landmark · Taveuni
180th meridian marker
Near Waiyevo on Taveuni's west coast, a sign marks where the 180° line of longitude crosses the island, so you can stand with one foot on each side.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- 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 July a good time to visit Fiji?
One of the best months to visit Fiji, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are May–June and August–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Fiji?
It is one of the best months to visit Fiji. Peak season with Australian and New Zealand school holidays; book resorts and ferries well ahead.
+How warm is Fiji in July?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Fiji in July?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.