Fiji weather in January
What is the weather like in Fiji in January?
The weather conditions in Fiji in January vary from poor to perfect depending on the destination.
During January in Fiji, the average maximum temperature varies from high in Waiyevo with 27°C (81°F) to very high in Nadi with 30°C (86°F). These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation in January varies from moderate in Waiyevo with an average of 31mm (1.22 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Rotuma with 374mm (15 inches).
It is the wettest month of the year in Rotuma.
It is also generally a
sunny
time of year with an average of 202 hours of sunshine in Rotuma during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Fiji, check out the map below.
Where to go in Fiji in January





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Average weather in Rotuma
In January Rotuma generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (80°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Nadi
In January Nadi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (76°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Suva
In January Suva generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Savusavu
In January Savusavu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (76°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Denarau
In January Denarau generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to go to Fiji?
In our opinion January is not the best time to visit Fiji with commonly poor weather in Rotuma.
On average the best time to visit Fiji is in July with generally pleasant weather in Rotuma.
The worst months are January, February, March, April, October, November and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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