Fiji · WinterMonth summary
Fiji weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
20°C – 26°C
🌧 Rainy days
94% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (7.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Fiji in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Not the best window: 94% rain risk and 10.3h of sunshine. June is much safer.
By trip type
Fiji in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Ideal beach temperature (25°C) — crowds still moderate Even in winter, Fiji enjoys 26°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 94% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (7.3/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 20°C | 26°C | 94% | 13.4 | 10.3h | 6.9/10 |
| 🌧️ February | 20°C | 25°C | 94% | 11.8 | 9.8h | 6.5/10 |
| 🌧️ March | 20°C | 25°C | 93% | 10.0 | 9.3h | 6.6/10 |
| ⛅ April | 20°C | 25°C | 75% | 7.0 | 10.4h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 18°C | 23°C | 60% | 3.6 | 9.9h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 17°C | 22°C | 47% | 3.2 | 9.8h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 16°C | 22°C | 53% | 2.6 | 9.9h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 16°C | 22°C | 55% | 4.7 | 10.2h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 17°C | 22°C | 60% | 3.7 | 10.7h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 18°C | 24°C | 74% | 5.9 | 11.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 18°C | 24°C | 83% | 6.6 | 11.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 19°C | 25°C | 85% | 12.0 | 10.7h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Fiji averages 26°C, 94% rainy days and 10.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.9/10.
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Comparison
January vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 7.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -4°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -47%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Fiji in January
Is January a good time to visit Fiji?
January is an acceptable time for Fiji (score 6.9/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider June (7.3/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Fiji in January?
Yes, 94% of days see rain in January. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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