Fiji weather in January
Fiji in January is typically wet as it falls during the wet season.
You can expect very hot and humid weather with brief but heavy tropical rain showers in the afternoon.
How hot is it in Fiji in January?
Daytime temperatures usually reach 31°C (88°F) in Fiji in January with high heat and humidity, falling to 24°C (75°F) at night.
However, on the warmest days of the month, the temperature may climb to around 36°C (96°F).
What does the humidity feel like in Fiji in January?
The average dew point temperature in Fiji in January is 23°C (73°F), which can feel muggy and unpleasant.
Almost every day in January feels muggy.
How sunny is it in Fiji in January?
There are normally seven hours of bright sunshine each day in Fiji in January – that's around 51% of daylight hours.
Sunrise & sunset in January?
Sunrise is around 6am with sunset around 7pm. (Daylight saving ends 16th January and Fiji Time (FJT) starts.)
How warm is the sea around Fiji in January?
The average sea temperature in Fiji in January is 28°C (82°F), which is pleasant for swimming.
Does it rain in Fiji in January?
There are usually 14 days with some rain in Fiji in January and the average monthly rainfall is 206mm (8in), with a high chance of tropical storms.
Suva and the Coral Coast – the stretch of coastline between Sigatoka and Suva – located on the southeast coast of Viti Levu are wet all year and experience much more rainfall than Nadi, which is located on the west coast.
The Mamanuca and Yasawa island groups – located off the west coast of Viti Levu – receive the least amount of rainfall among the Fijian islands.
How windy is it in Fiji in January?
January sees an average wind speed of around 17 kilometres per hour (9 knots; 11 mph). The predominant wind direction is from the east.
Local holidays?
New Year's Day – 1st Jan.
Peak season in Fiji coincides with the school holidays in Australia and New Zealand.
Mid-December to mid-January is very busy – flights and hotel rooms need to be booked well in advance to avoid disappointment.
However, low season rates start from the middle of January following the end of New Year holiday period.
Fiji weather averages in January
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High Temp: 31°C (88°F) |
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Low Temp: 24°C (75°F) |
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Sunshine: 7 hours per day |
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Daylight: 13 hours per day |
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Wet Days: 14 days with some rain |
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Rainfall: 206 mm (8 in) per month |
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Comfort Level: High heat; 81% relative humidity |
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Dew Point: 23°C (73°F) – Muggy |
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UV Index: Extreme |
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Wind speed: 17 km/h (9 knots; 11 mph) |
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Sea Temp: 28°C (82°F) |
| Nadi, Viti Levu, Fiji | |
Best time to visit the Fiji Islands
The best time to visit Fiji for a beach holiday is during the dry season from June through September, when the weather is mainly dry and sunny – temperatures average a high of 28°C (82°F), with an average low of 20°C (68°F).
However, anytime between mid-May and mid-October is good for a range of outdoor activities.
Fiji experiences a tropical climate, with a hot, humid and wet season from late-November to April and a slightly cooler, mainly dry season from May to October.
Fiji weather by month
Source: Meteorological data for Fiji is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1992 to 2021 by the Fiji Meteorological Service at the closest weather station: Nadi International Airport (NAN), located on the western coast of Viti Levu, 6km (3.7mi) from Nadi. Additional climate data is sourced from the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices. Dew point temperature measures moisture content in the atmosphere: a higher dew point feels more humid, while a lower dew point feels drier.
Latest update: Fiji weather in January: 12 June, 2024
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