Month guide · Fiji
Fiji in October
What October is really like in Fiji: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: KhufuOsiris, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit Fiji. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 12.5 hours of daylight. Warming up with occasional showers; still excellent for diving and beaches.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in October
October is the 7th-warmest month in Fiji: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 31 days. Compared with September (29°C (84°F)), October is about as warm; by November highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 05:41
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:10
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
Early dry season (April–June). Rain eases and humidity drops; good value before the mid-year peak.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: October is one of the pricier months.
Events in October
- Fiji Day, marking independence in 1970 (10 October)
- Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights (October or November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · Pacific Harbour
Beqa Lagoon shark dive
Dive operators from Pacific Harbour run feeding dives at the Shark Reef Marine Reserve in Beqa Lagoon, where certified divers watch bull sharks and other species at close range, and tiger sharks sometimes appear.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Active
- Nature
Museum · Suva
Fiji Museum
Allow time for the botanical gardens around the museum, then walk along the harbourfront to the Grand Pacific Hotel.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
- Kids
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
Historic site · Ovalau
Levuka
Stay at least one night; connections from Viti Levu do not leave much time on a day trip.
- Time needed
- 1–2 days
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Free
- Off the beaten path
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Fiji.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 20°C and 7 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Fiji?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Fiji?
It is one of the best months to visit Fiji. Warming up with occasional showers; still excellent for diving and beaches.
+How warm is Fiji in October?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Fiji in October?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.