Fiji Guides
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Fiji enjoys an ideal South Seas tropical climate. It is thus a perfect holiday destination, especially for those trying to escape the severe northern hemisphere winters.
There are two main seasons - summer (November - April) and Winter (May - November).
Maximum summer temperatures average 30 degrees Celsius (86°F) and the mean minimum is 23°C (73°F). There is more rainfall in the summer months, and it is hotter and more humid at this time of year. It is the season when flowers are more plentiful and the islands are filled with the fragrance of frangipani. Depressions can form in this region during the hot summers, bringing with them torrential rain, strong winds and the occasional tropical cyclone.
The winter average maximum is 26°C (79°F) and the mean minimum is 20°C (68°F). It is drier and cooler in the winter months and especially suited to those who are not comfortable with hot humid conditions. In the evenings, a light sweater may even be necessary.
The weather in Fiji does vary from region to region - with rainfall influenced by the island topography. High land masses on Fiji's larger islands (Viti Levu, Vanua Levu and Taveuni) experience cloud build up on the higher peaks due to the south-east trade winds that are saturated with moisture. The smaller islands and coral atolls generally receive less rain and lots of sunshine. They are, of course, less densely vegetated by lush rainforest.
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