The month in detail
What to expect in January
Summer in Fiji brings pleasant temperatures (26°C) and long sunny days (4.7h of sunshine). Expect rain on 45% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (8.0/10) is significantly better if possible.
January ranks 9 out of 12 months in Fiji. Compared to December: 7 pts more rainy days, −0.6h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
8 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
muggy at times
20°
Daylight
13.0h of daylight
Air quality
excellent
AQI 7
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Is January the right month?
The best month in Fiji is June (8.0/10), 0.6 pt higher than January.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Fiji
🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencyDollar fidjien ($)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJanuary · 26°C
❄️Coolest monthJune · 22°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘFebruary · 53%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Other destinations in January
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Location
Where is Fiji ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
FijiTropical climate with a 8.0 → 7.2 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
17.71°S · 177.99°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Fiji?
May is the best month with 23.0°C highs, 18.0°C lows, 5.8h of sunshine and 16.0% rainy days. The months of May & June offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Fiji get in May?
Fiji averages 5.8 sunshine hours per day in May. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.6/10.
What is the rainiest month in Fiji?
February is the most unfavourable month with February has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Fiji in May?
In May, overnight lows reach 18.0°C, while afternoon highs average 23.0°C.
Is Fiji good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Fiji scores 7.2/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains May with a score of 7.6/10.
When should you avoid Fiji?
February is the most difficult month to visit Fiji, with February has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Fiji in January?
The average UV index reaches 8 in January in Fiji (high), with about 13.0h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.