Climate Insights for Suva

Rewa, Central, Fiji

Hottest
February
28°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
August
24°C low74°F low
Wettest
December
313 mm rain12.3 in rain
Best to Visit
July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Suva is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 2,439 mm of precipitation falls per year. Suva receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Suva 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 24°C.The climate in Suva is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 96 in of precipitation falls per year. Suva receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Suva 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 74°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°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: 26°Average: 25°Min: 25°JulMax: 25°Average: 25°Min: 24°AugMax: 25°Average: 24°Min: 24°SepMax: 25°Average: 24°Min: 24°OctMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 24°NovMax: 26°Average: 26°Min: 25°DecMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 26°
Max
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FFebMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FMarMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FAprMax: 81°FAverage: 80°FMin: 79°FMayMax: 80°FAverage: 78°FMin: 77°FJunMax: 78°FAverage: 77°FMin: 76°FJulMax: 77°FAverage: 76°FMin: 75°FAugMax: 76°FAverage: 75°FMin: 74°FSepMax: 77°FAverage: 76°FMin: 75°FOctMax: 78°FAverage: 77°FMin: 76°FNovMax: 79°FAverage: 78°FMin: 77°FDecMax: 81°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°F
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Suva has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°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 24°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.Suva has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 74°F and an average of 75°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 291mmFebPrecipitation: 278mmMarPrecipitation: 301mmAprPrecipitation: 257mmMayPrecipitation: 193mmJunPrecipitation: 123mmJulPrecipitation: 97mmAugPrecipitation: 140mmSepPrecipitation: 100mmOctPrecipitation: 160mmNovPrecipitation: 185mmDecPrecipitation: 313mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 11.5inFebPrecipitation: 11inMarPrecipitation: 11.8inAprPrecipitation: 10.1inMayPrecipitation: 7.6inJunPrecipitation: 4.8inJulPrecipitation: 3.8inAugPrecipitation: 5.5inSepPrecipitation: 3.9inOctPrecipitation: 6.3inNovPrecipitation: 7.3inDecPrecipitation: 12.3in
Precipitation

Suva is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,439 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 203 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 313 mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 97 mm. That's 216 mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Suva is a very wet location, receiving approximately 96 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 12.3 in of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 3.8 in. That's 8.5 in less than December, 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 16km/hFebWind Speed: 17km/hMarWind Speed: 15km/hAprWind Speed: 19km/hMayWind Speed: 21km/hJunWind Speed: 21km/hJulWind Speed: 23km/hAugWind Speed: 22km/hSepWind Speed: 22km/hOctWind Speed: 22km/hNovWind Speed: 18km/hDecWind Speed: 19km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10mphFebWind Speed: 10mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 12mphMayWind Speed: 13mphJunWind Speed: 13mphJulWind Speed: 14mphAugWind Speed: 14mphSepWind Speed: 14mphOctWind Speed: 13mphNovWind Speed: 11mphDecWind Speed: 12mph
Wind Speed

Suva is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/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 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/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 22km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.Suva is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 12mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 10mph, 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 14mph in winter, 13mph in spring, 11mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan27°81°F
Feb27°81°F
Mar27°81°F
Apr27°80°F
May26°78°F
Jun25°77°F
Jul25°76°F
Aug24°75°F
Sep24°76°F
Oct25°77°F
Nov26°78°F
Dec26°80°F

The best time to visit Suva is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 97 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 24°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 Suva is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.8 in per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 83°F, while August is the coldest period with lows dropping to 74°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 Suva 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 Suva 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
28 °C82 °F
16 km/h10 mph
291 mm11.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
27 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
17 km/h10 mph
278 mm11 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
15 km/h10 mph
301 mm11.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
26 °C79 °F
27 °C81 °F
19 km/h12 mph
257 mm10.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
25 °C77 °F
26 °C80 °F
21 km/h13 mph
193 mm7.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
25 °C76 °F
26 °C78 °F
21 km/h13 mph
123 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C75 °F
25 °C77 °F
23 km/h14 mph
97 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C74 °F
25 °C76 °F
22 km/h14 mph
140 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C75 °F
25 °C77 °F
22 km/h14 mph
100 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
24 °C76 °F
26 °C78 °F
22 km/h13 mph
160 mm6.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
25 °C77 °F
26 °C79 °F
18 km/h11 mph
185 mm7.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
26 °C78 °F
27 °C81 °F
19 km/h12 mph
313 mm12.3 in
0 cm0 in