Suva Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Suva is the capital of Fiji, a Pacific island nation in Oceania made up of over 300 islands. It is located on Viti Levu, the country's largest island.
Suva has a tropical rainforest climate according to Köppen’s classification, with little temperature variation throughout the year. The warmer, wetter season lasts from November to April, while the May to October period is slightly cooler and significantly drier. On average, Suva receives around 2400 mm of rainfall annually, though this can increase significantly in years affected by severe tropical depressions or hurricanes.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The temperature in Suva remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in February to a comfortable 25°C in the coolest month, August.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 22°C during the colder months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Suva has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2402 mm of rainfall annually. The climate in Suva shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in January, with an average of 293 mm of precipitation over 18 rainy days.
In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 103 mm of rainfall over 19 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Suva Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Forecast for Suva
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The best time of year to visit Suva in Fiji
During the months of July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
March has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 25°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 293 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 103 mm of precipitation.
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