Climate Insights for Matukana

Lau, Eastern, Fiji

Hottest
February
27°C peak81°F peak
Coldest
August
22°C low72°F low
Wettest
March
352 mm rain13.9 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Matukana is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 2,059 mm of precipitation falls per year. Matukana receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Matukana is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, March, January. The coldest months are August, September, July, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.The climate in Matukana is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 77°F and approximately 81 in of precipitation falls per year. Matukana receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Matukana is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, March, January. The coldest months are August, September, July, when temperatures can drop to 72°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 26°FebMax: 27°Average: 27°Min: 26°MarMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 26°AprMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 25°MayMax: 25°Average: 25°Min: 24°JunMax: 25°Average: 24°Min: 23°JulMax: 24°Average: 23°Min: 23°AugMax: 23°Average: 23°Min: 22°SepMax: 23°Average: 23°Min: 22°OctMax: 24°Average: 24°Min: 23°NovMax: 25°Average: 25°Min: 24°DecMax: 26°Average: 26°Min: 25°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 81°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FFebMax: 81°FAverage: 80°FMin: 79°FMarMax: 81°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FAprMax: 80°FAverage: 79°FMin: 78°FMayMax: 78°FAverage: 77°FMin: 76°FJunMax: 76°FAverage: 75°FMin: 74°FJulMax: 75°FAverage: 74°FMin: 73°FAugMax: 74°FAverage: 73°FMin: 72°FSepMax: 74°FAverage: 73°FMin: 72°FOctMax: 76°FAverage: 75°FMin: 74°FNovMax: 78°FAverage: 77°FMin: 76°FDecMax: 79°FAverage: 78°FMin: 77°F
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Matukana has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 23°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.Matukana has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 72°F and an average of 73°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 247mmFebPrecipitation: 310mmMarPrecipitation: 352mmAprPrecipitation: 230mmMayPrecipitation: 110mmJunPrecipitation: 77mmJulPrecipitation: 64mmAugPrecipitation: 109mmSepPrecipitation: 91mmOctPrecipitation: 115mmNovPrecipitation: 134mmDecPrecipitation: 219mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 9.7inFebPrecipitation: 12.2inMarPrecipitation: 13.9inAprPrecipitation: 9inMayPrecipitation: 4.3inJunPrecipitation: 3inJulPrecipitation: 2.5inAugPrecipitation: 4.3inSepPrecipitation: 3.6inOctPrecipitation: 4.5inNovPrecipitation: 5.3inDecPrecipitation: 8.6in
Precipitation

Matukana is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,059 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 172 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 352 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 64 mm. That's 288 mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Matukana is a very wet location, receiving approximately 81 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.8 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 13.9 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2.5 in. That's 11.3 in less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 22km/hFebWind Speed: 25km/hMarWind Speed: 22km/hAprWind Speed: 25km/hMayWind Speed: 26km/hJunWind Speed: 24km/hJulWind Speed: 26km/hAugWind Speed: 25km/hSepWind Speed: 25km/hOctWind Speed: 26km/hNovWind Speed: 23km/hDecWind Speed: 24km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13mphFebWind Speed: 15mphMarWind Speed: 14mphAprWind Speed: 15mphMayWind Speed: 16mphJunWind Speed: 15mphJulWind Speed: 16mphAugWind Speed: 16mphSepWind Speed: 16mphOctWind Speed: 16mphNovWind Speed: 14mphDecWind Speed: 15mph
Wind Speed

Matukana is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 22km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Matukana is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 15mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 16mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 13mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan26°80°F
Feb27°80°F
Mar26°80°F
Apr26°79°F
May25°77°F
Jun24°75°F
Jul23°74°F
Aug23°73°F
Sep23°73°F
Oct24°75°F
Nov25°77°F
Dec26°78°F

The best time to visit Matukana is during June, July and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 78 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°C, while August is the coldest period with lows dropping to 22°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Matukana is during June, July and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 74°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.1 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 81°F, while August is the coldest period with lows dropping to 72°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Matukana based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Matukana based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
26 °C78 °F
27 °C81 °F
22 km/h13 mph
247 mm9.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
26 °C79 °F
27 °C81 °F
25 km/h15 mph
310 mm12.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
26 °C78 °F
27 °C81 °F
22 km/h14 mph
352 mm13.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
25 °C78 °F
27 °C80 °F
25 km/h15 mph
230 mm9 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C76 °F
25 °C78 °F
26 km/h16 mph
110 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C74 °F
25 °C76 °F
24 km/h15 mph
77 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C73 °F
24 °C75 °F
26 km/h16 mph
64 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
22 °C72 °F
23 °C74 °F
25 km/h16 mph
109 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
22 °C72 °F
23 °C74 °F
25 km/h16 mph
91 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
23 °C74 °F
24 °C76 °F
26 km/h16 mph
115 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
24 °C76 °F
25 °C78 °F
23 km/h14 mph
134 mm5.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
25 °C77 °F
26 °C79 °F
24 km/h15 mph
219 mm8.6 in
0 cm0 in