Fiji weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Fiji in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Fiji in May?
May in Fiji generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation ranging from moderate to heavy.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C (79°F) in Ono-i-lau to 29°C (85°F) in Rotuma. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 27°C (80°F) in Rotuma and 24°C (75°F) in Ono-i-lau. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation in May varies from moderate rainfall in Waiyevo with an average of 40mm (1.6 inches) to heavy rainfall in Rotuma with 235mm (9.2 inches). It is also generally a moderately sunny time of year with an average of 181 hours of sunshine in Rotuma during the entire month.
For more details on the yearly weather and climate conditions, visit our Fiji climate page. To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Fiji in May, check out the map below.
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Average weather in Rotuma
In May Rotuma generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (80°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Nadi
In May Nadi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Suva
In May Suva generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (74°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Savusavu
In May Savusavu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Denarau
In May Denarau generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (83°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (74°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to go to Fiji?
In our opinion May is not the best time to visit Fiji with commonly unpleasant 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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