Month guide · Fiji
Fiji in March
What March 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
March 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 12.2 hours of daylight. Still hot and wet with cyclone risk; good deals for flexible travellers.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 16
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in March
March is the 3rd-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 February (31°C (88°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:13
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:26
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Late dry season (October–November). Warming up with more humidity and occasional showers; still excellent at sea.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in Fiji, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Experience · Pacific Harbour
Navua River trips
Choose a longboat trip for a relaxed village visit, or rafting for the gorge scenery.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Nature
- Active
- Outdoors
Market · Suva
Suva Municipal Market
One of the largest produce markets in the South Pacific, with tables of taro, cassava, tropical fruit, fish, chillies and dried kava root, plus small stalls selling cooked food upstairs.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Photo spot
Park · Suva
Colo-i-Suva Forest Park
Go on a dry morning, wear shoes with grip, and do not leave valuables unattended by the pools.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Off the beaten path
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
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 March a good time to visit Fiji?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, May–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Fiji in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Fiji?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Still hot and wet with cyclone risk; good deals for flexible travellers.
+How warm is Fiji in March?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Fiji in March?
Expect rain on about 16 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.