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Whenever you want is the best time to visit Fiji, as the weather tends to stay permanently warm throughout a year. You'll find two distinctive seasons all along 300 islands of the republic. Dry winter period from May through October brings pleasant temperatures and sunny days, ideal for swimming with manta rays and surfing. However, it comes with pricey accommodation and crowds of tourists at the beaches, especially from July to September. Winter is a true festival time so why not swing by Bula or Fire Walking festival. Typhoon season runs from November through April and is famous for its unmerciful humidity and heat with short storms. During summer, you can not only save a little fortune on flights and hotels but also taste Fijian traditional Lovo and Kokoda.

30 things to do in Fiji

Guava Season

January–April Food

Try exotic guava, a green fruit similar to an apple

Fish Poison Tree (Vutu)

November–January Nature

As the name indicates, the plant with the blossoms bears fruit, poisonous to fish

Fire Walking Festivals

April–September Event

Hindu feel no pain walking barefoot across hot embers or coals because they know that it is the only way to cleanse one's self of physical and spiritual impurities

Fara (Rotuman Festivity)

December–mid-January Event

This is a very interesting tradition in Fiji similar to the Catholic and Orthodox carolling season

Bula Festival

July 20–27, 2024 Event

"Hello" everybody; Bula Festival in Nadi welcomes everyone for a week of fun

Bilibili Rafting

May–October Activity

There is one more option for thrills in Fiji—try out bilibili rafting!

Naihehe Cannibal Cave

all year round Activity

An amazing experience to find out how ancient tribes hid in a cave from their enemies, and eventually cooked them for a dinner

Kava (Yaqona) Ceremony

all year round Food

The ceremony is as important as the drink itself, just mind not to overdo it—this pepper roots tea has strong anaesthetic properties

Mount Tomanivi Climbing

June–August Activity

This ascent to the top of an extinct volcano will be an unforgettable adventure

Sandboarding in Sigatoka

May–October Activity

There are no real trodden paths on the dunes and it’s hard to hike up but worth the effort

Sabeto Hot Springs and Mud Pool

all year round Activity

Experience a great Fijian spa, covered in the healing powers of mud from head to toe and relaxing in a hot spring!

Rising of the Balolo

October–November Activity

A great occasion to wake up in the middle of the night and catch a marine delicacy

Fijian Banded Iguana Breeding

March–April | November Nature

Active during the day, looking for food and basking, Fiji banded iguanas hide in the treetops at night

Collared Lory Breeding Season

December–March Nature

Known as the national bird of Fiji, collared lories are very playful species of parrots

Fiji Humpback Whales

June–October Nature

Watch the amorous games of Humpbacks and their calves that are born in the waters of Fiji

Barracuda Season

December–March Activity

If you are an avid angler, go fishing for barracuda; if you are a fish gourmet, try the most popular dish of this fish on the island

Tuna Fishing Season

January–April | July–September Activity

Big schools of tuna inhabit the reefs making game-fishing more exciting

Passionfruit Season

June–July Food

Passionfruit with its pleasant aftertaste and crunching seeds is sure to delight!

Soursop Season

June–September Food

Soursop is a tropical fruit, a source of vitamins, and a ruthless cancer fighter!

Breadfruit Season

November–December Food

Wrapped in leaves and baked in hot ashes, the fruit turns into something like an aromatic loaf of bread

Upper Navua River Rafting

all year round Activity

Rafting adventures along the unique rivers of the tropics can be an unforgettable memory

Waitavala Natural Rock Waterslide

May–October (all year round) Activity

This natural waterslide in the tropics is a great fun

Taveuni Island

January–October (all year round) Nature

Some travellers prefer outdoor pursuits and visiting the magic tropic spot of Fiji—Taveuni

Pearl Seeding and Harvesting

April–May | October–November Nature

Thousands of stunning pearls grow happily in their oyster shells

Swimming with Manta Rays

May–October Nature

This is one of those rare places in the world where you can swim with these majestic creatures!

Kokoda (Fijian Ceviche)

October–March Food

Enjoy traditional Fijian raw fish salad "Kokoda" when fresh fish is available

Lovo

December 25 Food

Try this traditional Christmas dish in Fiji

Nausori Highlands

May–October Activity

The breathtaking panoramas of the Nausori Highlands greet you!

Scuba Diving

April–October Activity

Jean Michel Cousteau called Fiji the “soft coral capital of the world” for a reason

Surfing

all year round Activity

Fiji has two surf seasons—one for advanced surfers, and the other one for the less experienced surfers

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