Suva, Fiji Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Suva
Located in Fiji, Suva experiences a tropical rainforest climate with steady heat, high humidity and frequent downpours in every month. Afternoon temperatures peak near 85°F (29°C) in February and dip to about 77°F (25°C) in August, with around 103.1 inches (2619 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: February - highs near 85°F (29°C)
- Coldest month: August - highs near 77°F (25°C)
- Record high: 92°F (33°C) · Record low: 63°F (17°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: January (28 rainy days) · Sunniest: January (9.7 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical rainforest - steady heat, high humidity and frequent downpours in every month
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on February. Highs average 85°F (29°C) and overnight lows stay near 76°F (24°C). The coolest month is August, with typical highs of 77°F (25°C) and lows around 70°F (21°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 92°F (33°C) and dropped as low as 63°F (17°C).
Rain, sun and snow
January is usually the wettest month. It brings about 13.3 inches (338 mm) of rain over 28 days, while July is the driest. January brings the most sunshine, averaging 9.7 hours of sun a day.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84° | 75° | 28 | 13.3 in | 9.7 h/day | 88% |
| February | 85° | 76° | 25 | 12.5 in | 9.3 h/day | 88% |
| March | 83° | 75° | 26 | 12.5 in | 8.7 h/day | 89% |
| April | 82° | 75° | 23 | 9.9 in | 9.3 h/day | 86% |
| May | 80° | 73° | 20 | 6.8 in | 8.1 h/day | 84% |
| June | 78° | 72° | 17 | 4.6 in | 8.2 h/day | 83% |
| July | 77° | 71° | 17 | 4.4 in | 8.2 h/day | 81% |
| August | 77° | 70° | 18 | 5.5 in | 8.0 h/day | 81% |
| September | 78° | 71° | 19 | 5.6 in | 8.7 h/day | 82% |
| October | 80° | 72° | 22 | 8.1 in | 8.9 h/day | 84% |
| November | 82° | 73° | 24 | 7.8 in | 9.7 h/day | 85% |
| December | 83° | 74° | 26 | 12.0 in | 9.6 h/day | 86% |
Suva month by month
Suva weather in January
January brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), about 28 wet days - typically the wettest month and the sunniest month of the year in Suva.
Suva weather in February
February brings highs around 85°F (29°C), lows near 76°F (24°C), about 25 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in Suva.
Suva weather in March
March brings highs around 83°F (29°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), about 26 wet days.
Suva weather in April
April brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), about 23 wet days.
Suva weather in May
May brings highs around 80°F (26°C), lows near 73°F (23°C), about 20 wet days.
Suva weather in June
June brings highs around 78°F (26°C), lows near 72°F (22°C), about 17 wet days.
Suva weather in July
July brings highs around 77°F (25°C), lows near 71°F (22°C), about 17 wet days - typically the driest month of the year in Suva.
Suva weather in August
August brings highs around 77°F (25°C), lows near 70°F (21°C), about 18 wet days - typically the coldest month of the year in Suva.
Suva weather in September
September brings highs around 78°F (26°C), lows near 71°F (22°C), about 19 wet days.
Suva weather in October
October brings highs around 80°F (26°C), lows near 72°F (22°C), about 22 wet days.
Suva weather in November
November brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 73°F (23°C), about 24 wet days.
Suva weather in December
December brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 74°F (24°C), about 26 wet days.
Seasons in Suva
September through November
September through November in Suva brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 80°F (27°C) and nights around 72°F (22°C); expect showers on roughly 65 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Suva brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 75°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 79 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
March through May
March through May in Suva is hot, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 74°F (23°C); expect showers on roughly 69 days across the season.
June through August
June through August in Suva brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 77°F (25°C) and nights around 71°F (22°C); expect showers on roughly 52 days across the season.
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Best time to visit Suva
The best time to visit Suva is generally May to October, when these months combine the driest skies with the most comfortable heat. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 78°F (26°C).
Pack for Suva with a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature; moisture-wicking fabrics to cope with the humidity. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - February nights average 76°F (24°C).
Suva temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.