Season guide · Fiji
Fiji in the late dry season
October–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Warming up with more humidity and occasional showers; still excellent at sea. Expect highs up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F), with about 16 rainy days across October–November. October is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- October–November
- Temperatures
- 20°C (68°F) to 31°C (88°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 16
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F) to 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in the late dry season
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 30°C (86°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 7 | 12.5 h | 4/5 |
| November | 31°C (88°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 9 | 13 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 31°C (88°F) against a yearly 30°C (86°F), and 16 of the year's roughly 108 rainy days fall in these 2 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in the late dry season
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- October: Fiji Day, marking independence in 1970 (10 October)
- October: Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights (October or November)
- November: Diwali (some years in November)
Make the most of the weather
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
Nature · Coral Coast
Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park
Fiji's first national park protects windswept dunes at the mouth of the Sigatoka River, where excavations have uncovered Lapita pottery and ancient burial sites.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- History
- Outdoors
- Active
Experience · Pacific Harbour
Beqa Lagoon shark dive
It is a dive for certified divers only; check the operator's experience requirements before booking.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Active
- Nature
Experience · Pacific Harbour
Navua River trips
Motorised longboats head up the Navua River past rainforest and waterfalls to riverside villages for lunch and a kava welcome, while rafting trips run the Upper Navua gorge, a canyon of waterfalls and high cliffs.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Nature
- Active
- Outdoors
Day trips in the late dry season
- Navala village (About 2.5–3 hours by 4WD) — In the Nausori Highlands, Navala is known as one of the last villages in Fiji built almost entirely of traditional thatched bure houses.
- Pacific Harbour and the Navua River (About 2.5–3 hours by car) — A long day from Nadi, combining a Navua River longboat trip to a village or Upper Navua rafting with the Coral Coast drive.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the late dry season a good time to visit Fiji?
Yes: October is among the best months. Warming up with more humidity and occasional showers; still excellent at sea.
+What is the weather like in Fiji in the late dry season?
Highs of up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F), with about 16 rainy days over the season.