Climate Insights for Sigatoka

Nadroga-Navosa, Western, Fiji

Hottest
February
29°C peak84°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 Sigatoka is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 2,101 mm of precipitation falls per year. Sigatoka receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sigatoka 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, January, March. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.The climate in Sigatoka is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 82.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Sigatoka receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sigatoka 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, January, March. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 72°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 26°FebMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 26°MarMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 26°AprMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 25°MayMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 24°JunMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 23°JulMax: 26°Average: 24°Min: 23°AugMax: 25°Average: 24°Min: 22°SepMax: 26°Average: 24°Min: 23°OctMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 24°NovMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 24°DecMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°
Max
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 84°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FFebMax: 84°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FMarMax: 83°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FAprMax: 83°FAverage: 80°FMin: 77°FMayMax: 81°FAverage: 78°FMin: 75°FJunMax: 79°FAverage: 76°FMin: 74°FJulMax: 78°FAverage: 75°FMin: 73°FAugMax: 78°FAverage: 75°FMin: 72°FSepMax: 78°FAverage: 75°FMin: 73°FOctMax: 80°FAverage: 77°FMin: 74°FNovMax: 82°FAverage: 78°FMin: 76°FDecMax: 83°FAverage: 80°FMin: 77°F
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Sigatoka has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.Sigatoka has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 12°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 72°F and an average of 75°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 301mmFebPrecipitation: 310mmMarPrecipitation: 352mmAprPrecipitation: 213mmMayPrecipitation: 104mmJunPrecipitation: 60mmJulPrecipitation: 58mmAugPrecipitation: 112mmSepPrecipitation: 60mmOctPrecipitation: 125mmNovPrecipitation: 149mmDecPrecipitation: 256mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 11.8inFebPrecipitation: 12.2inMarPrecipitation: 13.9inAprPrecipitation: 8.4inMayPrecipitation: 4.1inJunPrecipitation: 2.4inJulPrecipitation: 2.3inAugPrecipitation: 4.4inSepPrecipitation: 2.4inOctPrecipitation: 4.9inNovPrecipitation: 5.9inDecPrecipitation: 10.1in
Precipitation

Sigatoka is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,101 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 175 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 58 mm. That's 294 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.Sigatoka is a very wet location, receiving approximately 82.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.9 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 2.3 in. That's 11.6 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13km/hFebWind Speed: 14km/hMarWind Speed: 13km/hAprWind Speed: 16km/hMayWind Speed: 18km/hJunWind Speed: 18km/hJulWind Speed: 19km/hAugWind Speed: 18km/hSepWind Speed: 19km/hOctWind Speed: 18km/hNovWind Speed: 15km/hDecWind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 9mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 10mphMayWind Speed: 11mphJunWind Speed: 11mphJulWind Speed: 12mphAugWind Speed: 11mphSepWind Speed: 12mphOctWind Speed: 11mphNovWind Speed: 10mphDecWind Speed: 10mph
Wind Speed

Sigatoka is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap 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 18km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.Sigatoka is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 12mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap 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 11mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 10mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan27°80°F
Feb27°81°F
Mar27°80°F
Apr27°80°F
May25°78°F
Jun25°76°F
Jul24°75°F
Aug24°75°F
Sep24°75°F
Oct25°77°F
Nov26°78°F
Dec26°80°F

The best time to visit Sigatoka 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 59 mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while August is the coldest period with lows dropping to 22°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Sigatoka 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 2.3 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 84°F, while August is the coldest period with lows dropping to 72°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sigatoka 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 Sigatoka 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
29 °C84 °F
13 km/h8 mph
301 mm11.8 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
26 °C79 °F
29 °C84 °F
14 km/h9 mph
310 mm12.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
26 °C78 °F
29 °C83 °F
13 km/h8 mph
352 mm13.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
25 °C77 °F
28 °C83 °F
16 km/h10 mph
213 mm8.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C75 °F
27 °C81 °F
18 km/h11 mph
104 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C74 °F
26 °C79 °F
18 km/h11 mph
60 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C73 °F
26 °C78 °F
19 km/h12 mph
58 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
22 °C72 °F
25 °C78 °F
18 km/h11 mph
112 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
23 °C73 °F
26 °C78 °F
19 km/h12 mph
60 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
24 °C74 °F
27 °C80 °F
18 km/h11 mph
125 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
24 °C76 °F
28 °C82 °F
15 km/h10 mph
149 mm5.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
25 °C77 °F
28 °C83 °F
16 km/h10 mph
256 mm10.1 in
0 cm0 in