Climate Insights for Qalikarua

Lau, Eastern, Fiji

Hottest
February
28°C peak82°F peak
Coldest
August
23°C low73°F low
Wettest
February
327 mm rain12.9 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Qalikarua is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 2,182 mm of precipitation falls per year. Qalikarua receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Qalikarua 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 23°C.The climate in Qalikarua is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 85.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Qalikarua receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Qalikarua 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 73°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 27°Min: 26°FebMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 27°MarMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°AprMax: 27°Average: 27°Min: 26°MayMax: 26°Average: 26°Min: 25°JunMax: 25°Average: 25°Min: 24°JulMax: 25°Average: 24°Min: 24°AugMax: 24°Average: 24°Min: 23°SepMax: 24°Average: 24°Min: 23°OctMax: 25°Average: 25°Min: 24°NovMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 25°DecMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 26°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 81°FAverage: 80°FMin: 79°FFebMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FMarMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 79°FAprMax: 81°FAverage: 80°FMin: 79°FMayMax: 79°FAverage: 78°FMin: 77°FJunMax: 78°FAverage: 77°FMin: 76°FJulMax: 76°FAverage: 75°FMin: 74°FAugMax: 75°FAverage: 74°FMin: 73°FSepMax: 76°FAverage: 75°FMin: 74°FOctMax: 77°FAverage: 76°FMin: 75°FNovMax: 79°FAverage: 78°FMin: 77°FDecMax: 80°FAverage: 79°FMin: 78°F
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Qalikarua has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.Qalikarua has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 73°F and an average of 74°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 293mmFebPrecipitation: 327mmMarPrecipitation: 321mmAprPrecipitation: 237mmMayPrecipitation: 145mmJunPrecipitation: 82mmJulPrecipitation: 70mmAugPrecipitation: 106mmSepPrecipitation: 80mmOctPrecipitation: 110mmNovPrecipitation: 161mmDecPrecipitation: 250mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 11.5inFebPrecipitation: 12.9inMarPrecipitation: 12.6inAprPrecipitation: 9.3inMayPrecipitation: 5.7inJunPrecipitation: 3.2inJulPrecipitation: 2.7inAugPrecipitation: 4.2inSepPrecipitation: 3.2inOctPrecipitation: 4.3inNovPrecipitation: 6.4inDecPrecipitation: 9.8in
Precipitation

Qalikarua is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,182 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 182 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 327 mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 70 mm. That's 258 mm less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Qalikarua is a very wet location, receiving approximately 85.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.2 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 12.9 in of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2.8 in. That's 10.2 in less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 21km/hFebWind Speed: 23km/hMarWind Speed: 20km/hAprWind Speed: 24km/hMayWind Speed: 26km/hJunWind Speed: 25km/hJulWind Speed: 26km/hAugWind Speed: 26km/hSepWind Speed: 26km/hOctWind Speed: 26km/hNovWind Speed: 22km/hDecWind Speed: 23km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13mphFebWind Speed: 14mphMarWind Speed: 13mphAprWind Speed: 15mphMayWind Speed: 16mphJunWind Speed: 15mphJulWind Speed: 16mphAugWind Speed: 16mphSepWind Speed: 16mphOctWind Speed: 16mphNovWind Speed: 14mphDecWind Speed: 15mph
Wind Speed

Qalikarua 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 July, averaging 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 25km/h in winter, 25km/h in spring, 22km/h in summer, 23km/h in autumn.Qalikarua 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 July, averaging 16mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 16mph in winter, 15mph in spring, 14mph in summer, 14mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan27°80°F
Feb27°81°F
Mar27°80°F
Apr27°80°F
May26°78°F
Jun25°77°F
Jul24°75°F
Aug24°74°F
Sep24°75°F
Oct25°76°F
Nov25°78°F
Dec26°79°F

The best time to visit Qalikarua is during June, July and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 77 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°C, while August is the coldest period with lows dropping to 23°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 Qalikarua is during June, July and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 3 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 82°F, while August is the coldest period with lows dropping to 73°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 Qalikarua 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 Qalikarua 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 °C79 °F
27 °C81 °F
21 km/h13 mph
293 mm11.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
27 °C80 °F
28 °C82 °F
23 km/h14 mph
327 mm12.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
20 km/h13 mph
321 mm12.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
26 °C79 °F
27 °C81 °F
24 km/h15 mph
237 mm9.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
25 °C77 °F
26 °C79 °F
26 km/h16 mph
145 mm5.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
24 °C76 °F
25 °C78 °F
25 km/h15 mph
82 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C74 °F
25 °C76 °F
26 km/h16 mph
70 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C73 °F
24 °C75 °F
26 km/h16 mph
106 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
23 °C74 °F
24 °C76 °F
26 km/h16 mph
80 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
24 °C75 °F
25 °C77 °F
26 km/h16 mph
110 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
25 °C77 °F
26 °C79 °F
22 km/h14 mph
161 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
26 °C78 °F
27 °C80 °F
23 km/h15 mph
250 mm9.8 in
0 cm0 in