Fiji
Fiji in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Fiji in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Fiji in May?
- Ahau is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 29°C (85°F) in May; Levuka is the coolest at 26°C (78°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Fiji in May?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Labasa (28°C (83°F)), and 13 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
29°
Ahau
Coolest
26°
Levuka
Driest
97 mm
Ba
Warmest sea
28°
Labasa
Across Fiji, May highs run from 26°C (78°F) (Levuka) to 29°C (85°F) (Ahau). On average it is about as warm as April. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Suva, Nadi, and Lautoka.
Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tubou | 27° | 23° | 132 mm | 27° | 77 |
| Nadi | 29° | 21° | 100 mm | 28° | 70 |
| Lautoka | 29° | 21° | 102 mm | 28° | 70 |
| Suva | 27° | 22° | 229 mm | 27° | 69 |
| Nasinu | 27° | 22° | 224 mm | 27° | 69 |
| Lami | 27° | 22° | 228 mm | 27° | 69 |
| Ba | 29° | 22° | 97 mm | — | 69 |
| Tavua | 29° | 22° | 108 mm | 28° | 69 |
| Levuka | 26° | 22° | 238 mm | 27° | 69 |
| Vaileka | 28° | 22° | 110 mm | 28° | 69 |
| Savusavu | 27° | 23° | 227 mm | 28° | 68 |
| Labasa | 28° | 24° | 128 mm | 28° | 68 |
| Navua | 27° | 22° | 239 mm | — | 68 |
| Vatukoula | 28° | 22° | 138 mm | 28° | 68 |
| Sigatoka | 28° | 21° | 144 mm | 28° | 67 |
| Ahau | 29° | 25° | 275 mm | — | 51 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Fiji in May?
Average daytime highs range from 26° in Levuka to 29° in Ahau.
Can you swim in Fiji in May?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Labasa at about 28°.