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Suva weather in January (Viti Levu, Fiji)

What kind of weather does January bring to Suva? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Suva includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 29°C. But by evening, they drop to around 25°C.

Precipitation

Suva in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 293 mm for the month. This month brings the peak rainfall of the year, with heavy showers. Be sure to have a poncho ready to manage the downpours. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of rain are anticipated.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Suva. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Suva climate page with graphs.

 

Suva, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 60%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 293 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  

Where to go in Fiji in January

Find out more about the weather in Fiji and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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