Month guide · Fiji
Fiji in May
What May 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
May is one of the best months to visit Fiji. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 11.3 hours of daylight. The dry season begins: lower humidity, sunny days and calm seas; a good-value month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in May
May is the 8th-warmest month in Fiji: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 31 days. Compared with April (30°C (86°F)), May is about as warm; by June highs stay near 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 06:28
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 17:45
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°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, May 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 May
May has no major recurring festival in Fiji, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in May
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Park · Suva
Colo-i-Suva Forest Park
A rainforest park about 11 km north of Suva with walking trails through mahogany and native forest, birdlife and natural swimming pools with rope swings below small waterfalls.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Off the beaten path
Nature · Taveuni
Bouma National Heritage Park and Tavoro Waterfalls
The first waterfall is an easy walk; the second and third require a steeper, often muddy climb.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Active
- Photo spot
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 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Fiji.
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 20°C and 6 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May a good time to visit Fiji?
One of the best months to visit Fiji. The other best months are June–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Fiji?
It is one of the best months to visit Fiji. The dry season begins: lower humidity, sunny days and calm seas; a good-value month.
+How warm is Fiji in May?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Fiji in May?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.