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Nadi, Fiji

Sun, sea & sand

Nadi, Fiji at a glance

Best time
May – Oct
Warmest month
Dec · 29°
Warmest sea
Feb · 29.3°
Sunshine a year
2,480 h
Rain a year
2,061 mm
Climate
Tropical
Time zone
UTC+12
Elevation
9 m

Climate in Nadi, Fiji

Nadi, Fiji has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. December is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while July is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 2,480 hours of sunshine a year, Nadi, Fiji is sunny; November is the sunniest month with 7.2 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

78

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: May – October

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 25°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 28°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 25°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 24°

05:4218:10

Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

What is the weather like in Nadi, Fiji in October?

In October, Nadi, Fiji is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 131 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Nadi, Fiji.

More details for October

Daylight
12 h 28 min05:42 – 18:10
UV index
12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
26 daysdew point 18 °C or more
Wind
12 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
59 %on average
Hot days
4 days30 °C or more
Time zone
UTC+12Pacific/Fiji

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
  • Seaweight 25 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %68 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %24 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or umbrella
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Nadi, Fiji

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October27.2°Cwarm

8 in 10 years: 26.3 – 27.9 °C

Swimming season: All year

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 27.2°8 in 10 years 26.3° – 27.9°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Nadi, Fiji ranges from 26.2 °C in August to 29.3 °C in February. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in February, while the air already peaks in December. From March to July the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in February, eight out of ten years were between 28.9 and 29.7 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan29.1°28.7°29.6°very warm
FebruaryFeb29.3°28.9°29.7°very warm
MarchMar29.3°28.8°29.7°very warm
AprilApr29.1°28.6°29.5°very warm
MayMay28.3°27.7°28.9°warm
JuneJun27.4°26.7°28.1°warm
JulyJul26.7°26.0°27.4°warm
AugustAug26.2°25.3°27.1°warm
SeptemberSep26.5°25.4°27.1°warm
OctoberOct27.2°26.3°27.9°warm
NovemberNov28.0°27.4°28.4°warm
DecemberDec28.6°27.9°29.3°warm
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Nadi, Fiji

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,480 hours
Sunniest month
Nov · 7.2 h a day
Least sunshine
Mar · 6.2 h a day
OctoberSunshine 7.1 hDaylight 12.5 hShare of daylight 57 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 7.1 of 12.5 hours of daylight in Nadi, Fiji, 57 % of the day.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 6 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Sun protection

UV index in Nadi, Fiji

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in November (UV 13).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 10 min
Fair skin
about 15 min
Light brown skin
about 20 min
Olive skin
about 25 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Rain

Rain in Nadi, Fiji: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,061 mm on 184 days
Wettest month
Jan · 345 mm
Driest month
Jul · 46 mm
OctoberRainy days 15Rainfall 131 mm

In October, Nadi, Fiji has about 15 rainy days with 131 mm of rain in total.

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 28°Night 22°Sea 27°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan7229°24°29.1°6.7 h25345
FebruaryFeb7229°24°29.3°6.6 h23331
MarchMar7129°24°29.3°6.2 h26316
AprilApr7229°24°29.1°6.4 h18182
MayMay8528°23°28.3°6.8 h1089
JuneJun8927°22°27.4°6.6 h666
JulyJul9227°21°26.7°7.0 h546
AugustAug8927°21°26.2°7.1 h778
SeptemberSep8528°21°26.5°6.8 h976
OctoberOct7828°22°27.2°7.1 h15131
NovemberNov7429°23°28.0°7.2 h18161
DecemberDec7329°24°28.6°6.9 h22240

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)

17.80° S, 177.42° E · 9 m · Pacific/Fiji

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Nadi, Fiji

The best time to visit Nadi, Fiji is from May to October. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. Rain is most frequent from October to April; the wettest month is January with 345 mm.

Nadi, Fiji through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Nadi, Fiji in the dry season

May – Sep

88

Excellent

  • 27–28 °C by day
  • Sea 27 °C
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 37 rainy days in all

Nadi, Fiji in the rainy season

Oct – Apr

73

Good

  • 28–29 °C by day
  • Sea 29 °C
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 146 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Nadi, Fiji for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

May – Sep

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

May – Sep

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Oct – Apr

12 or more rainy days

Nadi, Fiji month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

72January29° · Sea 29° · 7 h

In January, Nadi, Fiji is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 345 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Nadi, Fiji.

Nadi, Fiji in January
72February29° · Sea 29° · 7 h

In February, Nadi, Fiji is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 331 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Nadi, Fiji.

Nadi, Fiji in February
71March29° · Sea 29° · 6 h

In March, Nadi, Fiji is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 316 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Nadi, Fiji.

Nadi, Fiji in March
72April29° · Sea 29° · 6 h

In April, Nadi, Fiji is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 182 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Nadi, Fiji.

Nadi, Fiji in April
85May28° · Sea 28° · 7 h

In May, Nadi, Fiji is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 89 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Nadi, Fiji.

Nadi, Fiji in May
89June27° · Sea 27° · 7 h

In June, Nadi, Fiji is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 66 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Nadi, Fiji.

Nadi, Fiji in June
92July27° · Sea 27° · 7 h

In July, Nadi, Fiji is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 46 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Nadi, Fiji.

Nadi, Fiji in July
89August27° · Sea 26° · 7 h

In August, Nadi, Fiji is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 78 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Nadi, Fiji.

Nadi, Fiji in August
85September28° · Sea 27° · 7 h

In September, Nadi, Fiji is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 76 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Nadi, Fiji.

Nadi, Fiji in September
78October28° · Sea 27° · 7 h

In October, Nadi, Fiji is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 131 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Nadi, Fiji.

Nadi, Fiji in October
74November29° · Sea 28° · 7 h

In November, Nadi, Fiji is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 161 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Nadi, Fiji.

Nadi, Fiji in November
73December29° · Sea 29° · 7 h

In December, Nadi, Fiji is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 240 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Nadi, Fiji.

Nadi, Fiji in December
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Nadi vs. Auckland

In October Nadi has the better holiday weather (score 78 vs. 20). During the day Auckland is 11 °C cooler than Nadi. The sea in Auckland is 11 °C cooler.

Nadi vs. Auckland, in October
in OctoberNadiAuckland
Holiday score7820
Daytime high28°17°
Sea27°16°
Sunshine7 h7 h
Rainy days1513
Best timeMay – OctNov – Apr

Through the year

OctoberNadi 28°Auckland 17°
NadiAuckland
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Planning a trip to Nadi, Fiji

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Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 20 h 5 min
Distance
16,270 km
Time zone
UTC+12

Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Storm season

Nadi, Fiji lies in an area that South Pacific cyclones can reach. The cyclone season runs from November to April, with most storms from January to March. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.

  1. January: Peak
  2. February: Peak
  3. March: Peak
  4. April: Season
  5. May
  6. June
  7. July
  8. August
  9. September
  10. October
  11. November: Season
  12. December: Season

Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.

Frequently asked questions about Nadi, Fiji

When is the best time to visit Nadi, Fiji?

The best time to visit Nadi, Fiji is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Nadi, Fiji?

The sea temperature in Nadi, Fiji ranges from 26.2 °C in August to 29.3 °C in February. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

Can you swim in Nadi, Fiji in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.

What is the warmest month in Nadi, Fiji?

December is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 24 °C. July is the coolest month at 27 °C.

When does it rain most in Nadi, Fiji?

Rain is most frequent from October to April; the wettest month is January with 345 mm. The driest month is July with 46 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Nadi, Fiji get?

Nadi, Fiji gets around 2,480 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 7.2 hours a day; in March there are 6.2 hours a day.

What time zone is Nadi, Fiji in?

Nadi, Fiji uses the time zone Pacific/Fiji, at UTC+12 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Nadi, Fiji?

A nonstop flight from London to Nadi, Fiji takes about 20 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,270 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

When is cyclone season in Nadi, Fiji?

Nadi, Fiji lies in an area that South Pacific cyclones can reach. The cyclone season runs from November to April, with most storms from January to March. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.

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