Best time to visit Fiji
Best time of year to visit Fiji
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.
18 THINGS TO DO IN FIJI (JULY 02 - JULY 11)
Fire Walking Festivals
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
Humpback Whales
Watch the amorous games of Humpbacks and their calves that are born in the waters of Fiji
Soursop Season
Soursop is a tropical fruit, a source of vitamins, and a ruthless cancer fighter!
Swimming with Manta Rays
This is one of those rare places in the world where you can swim with these majestic creatures!
Sabeto Hot Springs and Mud Pool
Experience a great Fijian spa, covered in the healing powers of mud from head to toe and relaxing in a hot spring!
Mount Tomanivi Climbing
This ascent to the top of an extinct volcano will be an unforgettable adventure
Upper Navua River Rafting
Rafting adventures along the unique rivers of the tropics can be an unforgettable memory
Taveuni Island
Some travellers prefer outdoor pursuits and visiting the magic tropic spot of Fiji—Taveuni
Naihehe Cannibal Cave
An amazing experience to find out how ancient tribes hid in a cave from their enemies, and eventually cooked them for a dinner
Bilibili Rafting
There is one more option for thrills in Fiji—try out bilibili rafting!
Kava (Yaqona) Ceremony
The ceremony is as important as the drink itself, just mind not to overdo it—this pepper roots tea has strong anaesthetic properties
Sandboarding in Sigatoka
There are no real trodden paths on the dunes and it’s hard to hike up but worth the effort
Waitavala Natural Rock Waterslide
This natural waterslide in the tropics is a great fun
Nausori Highlands
The breathtaking panoramas of the Nausori Highlands greet you!
Surfing
Fiji has two surf seasons—one for advanced surfers, and the other one for the less experienced surfers
Passionfruit Season
Passionfruit with its pleasant aftertaste and crunching seeds is sure to delight!
Scuba Diving
Jean Michel Cousteau called Fiji the “soft coral capital of the world” for a reason
Tuna Fishing Season
Big schools of tuna inhabit the reefs making game-fishing more exciting
12 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE
Bula Festival
out of range"Hello" everybody, Bula Festival in Nadi means a week of fun
Lovo
out of rangeTry this traditional Christmas dish in Fiji
Rising of the Balolo
out of rangeA great occasion to wake up in the middle of the night and catch a marine delicacy
Guava Season
out of rangeTry exotic guava, a green fruit similar to an apple
Breadfruit Season
out of rangeWrapped in leaves and baked in hot ashes, the fruit turns into something like an aromatic loaf of bread
Pearl Seeding and Harvesting
out of rangeThousands of stunning pearls grow happily in their oyster shells
Fish Poison Tree (Vutu)
out of rangeAs the name indicates, the plant with the blossoms bears fruit, poisonous to fish
Fara (Rotuman Festivity)
out of rangeThis is a very interesting tradition in Fiji similar to the Catholic and Orthodox carolling season
Fijian Banded Iguana Breeding
out of rangeActive during the day, looking for food and basking, Fiji banded iguanas hide in the treetops at night
Collared Lory Breeding Season
out of rangeKnown as the national bird of Fiji, collared lories are very playful species of parrots
Barracuda Season
out of rangeIf 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
Kokoda (Fijian Ceviche)
out of rangeEnjoy traditional Fijian raw fish salad "Kokoda" when fresh fish is available
