AI-generatedSuva at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Feb
- Warmest month
- Feb · 28°
- Warmest sea
- Feb · 28.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,870 h
- Rain a year
- 2,587 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+12
- Elevation
- 0 m
Climate in Suva
Suva has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. February is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while August is the coolest at 24 °C. With around 1,870 hours of sunshine a year, Suva is moderately sunny; February is the sunniest month with 6.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: April – February
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 24°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
05:3718:06
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:24–06:07 · evening 17:37–18:20
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:15–05:24 · evening 18:20–18:28
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Suva in October?
In October, Suva is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 217 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Suva.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 29 min05:37 – 18:06
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 26 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 72 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+12Pacific/Fiji
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %33 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Suva
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 25.1 – 26.8 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Suva ranges from 25.4 °C in August to 28.8 °C in February. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in February, eight out of ten years were between 28.3 and 29.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.4° | 27.9° | 29.0° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.8° | 28.3° | 29.4° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.8° | 28.3° | 29.3° | warm |
| AprilApr | 28.4° | 27.8° | 29.1° | warm |
| MayMay | 27.4° | 26.8° | 28.0° | warm |
| JuneJun | 26.5° | 25.9° | 27.0° | warm |
| JulyJul | 25.9° | 25.1° | 26.4° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.4° | 24.8° | 26.0° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 25.5° | 24.6° | 26.2° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 26.0° | 25.1° | 26.8° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 26.9° | 26.1° | 27.6° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.7° | 26.9° | 28.5° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Suva
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.0 of 12.5 hours of daylight in Suva, 40 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 3 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Suva
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 in Suva: 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.
In October, Suva has about 22 rainy days with 217 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Suva
How breezy and how cloudy Suva is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Suva typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: May – Oct, Dec.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Suva: mostly cloudy, with about 5.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Suva
How often the day gets hot in Suva (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Suva has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Suva
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 26 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in August (22°), the warmest in February (25°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 320 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 54 | 28° | 25° | 28.4° | 6.0 h | 27 | 316 |
| FebruaryFeb | 53 | 28° | 25° | 28.8° | 6.3 h | 25 | 278 |
| MarchMar | 52 | 28° | 25° | 28.8° | 5.8 h | 27 | 276 |
| AprilApr | 54 | 27° | 25° | 28.4° | 5.0 h | 24 | 247 |
| MayMay | 56 | 26° | 24° | 27.4° | 4.9 h | 21 | 192 |
| JuneJun | 55 | 25° | 23° | 26.5° | 4.4 h | 18 | 152 |
| JulyJul | 57 | 25° | 22° | 25.9° | 4.3 h | 17 | 108 |
| AugustAug | 56 | 24° | 22° | 25.4° | 4.4 h | 18 | 147 |
| SeptemberSep | 54 | 25° | 22° | 25.5° | 4.3 h | 19 | 157 |
| OctoberOct | 57 | 26° | 23° | 26.0° | 5.0 h | 22 | 217 |
| NovemberNov | 58 | 27° | 24° | 26.9° | 5.4 h | 24 | 207 |
| DecemberDec | 57 | 27° | 24° | 27.7° | 5.8 h | 26 | 292 |
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). Sources & licences
18.14° S, 178.43° E · 0 m · Pacific/Fiji
Best time to visit Suva
The best time to visit Suva is from April to February. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in February it only reaches 28.8 °C. The wettest month is January with 316 mm of precipitation.
Suva through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Suva in spring
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 25–27 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 65 rainy days in all
Suva in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 27–28 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 78 rainy days in all
Suva in autumn
Mar – May
Fair
- 26–28 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 72 rainy days in all
Suva in winter
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 24–25 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 52 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Suva for you.
Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Suva
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and November bring similar holiday weather to Suva (score 57 and 58). In November, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in November. November has 2 more rainy days.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 57 | 58 |
| Day high | 26° | 27° |
| Night low | 23° | 24° |
| Sea | 26.0° | 26.9° |
| Sunshine | 5.0 h | 5.4 h |
| Rainy days | 22better | 24 |
| Rainfall | 217 mm | 207 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 26better | 29 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
12 or more rainy days
Suva month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
54January28° · Sea 28° · 6 h
In January, Suva is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 316 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Suva.
Suva in January53February28° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In February, Suva is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 278 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Suva.
Suva in February52March28° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In March, Suva is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 276 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Suva.
Suva in March54April27° · Sea 28° · 5 h
In April, Suva is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 247 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Suva.
Suva in April56May26° · Sea 27° · 5 h
In May, Suva is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 192 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Suva.
Suva in May55June25° · Sea 27° · 4 h
In June, Suva is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 152 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Suva.
Suva in June57July25° · Sea 26° · 4 h
In July, Suva is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 108 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Suva.
Suva in July56August24° · Sea 25° · 4 h
In August, Suva is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 147 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Suva.
Suva in August54September25° · Sea 26° · 4 h
In September, Suva is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 157 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Suva.
Suva in September57October26° · Sea 26° · 5 h
In October, Suva is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 217 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Suva.
Suva in October58November27° · Sea 27° · 5 h
In November, Suva is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 207 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Suva.
Suva in November57December27° · Sea 28° · 6 h
In December, Suva is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 292 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Suva.
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Suva vs. Nadi
In October Nadi has the better holiday weather (score 64 vs. 57). During the day Nadi is 2 °C warmer than Suva. The sea in Nadi is 1 °C warmer. Nadi gets 2 more hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Suva | Nadi |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 57 | 64 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 28° |
| Sea | 26° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 22 | 15 |
| Best time | Apr – Feb | May – Oct |
Through the year
Fiji in October: the best places
In October, Suva ranks 2 of 2 destinations in this country.
- Nadi28°27°78
- 2SuvaThis page26°26°57
Planning a trip to Suva
Weather for your travel dates
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Suva in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Suva has similar weather in all school holidays (scores 53 to 57).
- 53
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 56
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 56
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 57
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 56
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 20 h 10 min
- Distance
- 16,310 km
- Time zone
- UTC+12
- Jet lag
- About 11 days (11 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
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
Suva 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.
- January: Peak
- February: Peak
- March: Peak
- April: Season
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November: Season
- December: Season
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Suva
When is the best time to visit Suva?
The best time to visit Suva is from April to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Suva?
The sea temperature in Suva ranges from 25.4 °C in August to 28.8 °C in February. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Suva in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 26.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Suva?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 25 °C. August is the coolest month at 24 °C.
When does it rain most in Suva?
The wettest month is January with 316 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 108 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Suva get?
Suva gets around 1,870 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 6.3 hours a day; in July there are 4.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Suva in?
Suva uses the time zone Pacific/Fiji, at UTC+12 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Suva?
A nonstop flight from London to Suva takes about 20 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,310 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is cyclone season in Suva?
Suva 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.
Which school holidays are best for Suva?
Suva has similar weather in all school holidays (scores 53 to 57). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 53, May half-term 56, Summer holidays 56, October half-term 57, Christmas holidays 56.
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