Suva & the Fijian highlands
Fiji's capital and a very different side of the country from the resort coast, a colonial-era market trading kava roots the way it has for a century, and rainforested highlands behind the city that see barely any of the visitors the beaches get.
The best time to visit Suva & the Fijian highlands is May–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 29°C (84°F). Local time there is 00:14 (UTC+12).
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The year at a glance
May · high 81°F · rain 7.0in · 11.3h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Nausori, this page’s gateway
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C84°F | 384mm15.1in | 13.1h13.1h | |
| February | 29°C85°F | 249mm9.8in | 12.7h12.7h | |
| March | 29°C84°F | 302mm11.9in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| April | 28°C83°F | 303mm11.9in | 11.7h11.7h | |
| May | 27°C81°F | 177mm7.0in | 11.3h11.3h | in the recommended window |
| June | 26°C79°F | 153mm6.0in | 11.1h11.1h | in the recommended window |
| July | 26°C78°F | 113mm4.4in | 11.1h11.1h | in the recommended window |
| August | 26°C78°F | 100mm3.9in | 11.5h11.5h | in the recommended window |
| September | 26°C79°F | 151mm5.9in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| October | 27°C80°F | 173mm6.8in | 12.5h12.5h | in the recommended window |
| November | 28°C83°F | 175mm6.9in | 13.0h13.0h | |
| December | 29°C84°F | 296mm11.7in | 13.2h13.2h |
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When is the best time to visit Suva & the Fijian highlands?
The best time to visit Suva & the Fijian highlands is May–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 29°C (84°F).
How warm does Suva & the Fijian highlands get?
Typical daytime highs in Suva & the Fijian highlands are Mar–May 28°C (83°F), Jun–Aug 26°C (78°F), Sep–Nov 27°C (81°F), Dec–Feb 29°C (84°F).
Is Suva & the Fijian highlands expensive?
On the ground, Suva & the Fijian highlands is budget-friendly.
What sort of trip is Suva & the Fijian highlands good for?
Suva & the Fijian highlands is good for old stones and real towns, landscape doing the heavy lifting, eating extremely well, sunshine and salt water.