Weather in May in Fiji
Planning a journey to Fiji this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Fiji in May?
May in Fiji generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C in Ono-i-lau to 29°C in Rotuma. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 27°C in Rotuma and 24°C in Ono-i-lau. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Waiyevo with an average of 40 mm to heavy rainfall in Rotuma with 235 mm.Average sunshine
The city Rotuma usually sees around 181 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For specific regional insights in Fiji for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Fiji climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Fiji?
Rotuma
In May Rotuma generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Nadi
In May Nadi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Suva
In May Suva generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Savusavu
In May Savusavu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Denarau
In May Denarau generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Fiji?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Fiji due to the typically unpleasant weather in Rotuma.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly pleasant weather in Rotuma. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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