The climate of Levuka
Influenced by the broader geographical context, the climate in
Levuka,
Fiji adheres to the Köppen's Tropical rainforest climate classification (Af). This is defined by warm temperatures throughout the year, high humidity and prominent rainfall.
Dissecting the data, a pattern of consistent warmth appears with average high temperatures hovering from 24.7°C (76.5°F) to 28.6°C (83.5°F) and never fluctuating too far from this range. Likewise, low temperatures remain stable, ranging from 23.3°C (73.9°F) to 27.3°C (81.1°F) throughout the year. This denotes Levuka's lack of distinctive hot or cold seasons. In terms of humidity, the relative humidity in Levuka is relatively high typical of a tropical rainforest climate, with rate unchanged at 78% to 80% annually.
Rainfall, while present throughout the year, follows a more inconsistent pattern. The highest precipitation occurs at the start and end of the year, with a relative decline from
May to
September seeing a drop down to 66mm (2.6") per month. Albeit, the number of rainy days rivals the number of days in a month, punctuating Levuka's classification as a rainforest climate.
Regarding sunshine, Levuka exhibits a modest amount of sunlit hours, ranging from 4.7 hours a day in
August to a maximum of 9.5 hours in
January. UV Index varies, falling between the 6 to 7 range throughout the year, indicating moderately high levels of ultraviolet radiation. Lastly, visibility remains at a satisfactory distance of around 10km (6.2mi) all year round, unaffected by the prevalent cloud cover which stays between 43% to 57%.
The best time to visit Levuka
Given its tropical nature, any visit to
Levuka comes down to personal preference. If sunshine is a priority,
January affords the most sunlight hours with 9.5 hours per day and interestingly, registers lower number of rainy days compared to other months. The rainfall during this month moderately sits at 238mm (9.37") which complements the humidity that hovers around 79%.
The worst time to visit Levuka
Visitors wishing to avoid heavy rainfall should steer clear of
March and
December which record the highest levels of precipitation with an average rainfall of 237mm (9.33") and 211mm (8.31"), respectively. Correspondingly, March also features the most rainfall days registering 27.9 days.
Spring weather in Levuka
Spring in
Levuka, covering the months from
September till
November, is a period of moderate rainfall beginning at 76mm (2.99") in September and escalating to 194mm (7.64") in November. Alongside, the daylight hours gradually increase from 12 hours to 12.9 hours over these months. The underpinning consistency is the warm yet comfortable temperatures, standing between 24.5°C (76.1°F) to 26.3°C (79.3°F) in highs, and from 23.5°C (74.3°F) to 25.1°C (77.2°F) for the lows.
Summer weather in Levuka
Summer in
Levuka extends from
December to
February and can best be described as wet, with rainfall peaking in December at 211mm (8.31") and slightly decreasing to 201mm (7.91") by February. Corresponding with this, the number of rainy days also escalates during these months. Bright sunlight isn't sacrificed, however, as the sunshine hours remain high at 8.8 hours in December to 9.5 hours in
January, before dropping to 9 hours in February.
Autumn weather in Levuka
Autumn, spanning
March,
April, and
May, presents more unpredictable weather. Rainfall starts off high at 237mm (9.33") in March, tapering off to 113mm (4.45") in May. As the rains subside, the number of sunny days increases, rising from 5.3 hours per day in April to 6.1 hours per day in May. Meanwhile, temperatures stay consistent; highs oscillate between 26.5°C (79.7°F) to 28.3°C (82.9°F), and lows vary from 25°C (77°F) to 26.8°C (80.2°F) over this period.
Winter weather in Levuka
During the winter period, from
June to
August,
Levuka experiences the least rainfall with 90mm (3.54") in June reducing further to 66mm (2.6") in August. However, the limited rainfall doesn't lead to an increase in sunshine, which maintains a low of 5.1 hours in June to a measly 4.7 hours by August. The high temperatures remain cool, fluctuating between 24.7°C (76.5°F) to 26°C (78.8°F), and the lows hover from 23.3°C (73.9°F) to 24.8°C (76.6°F).
Weather in January
This time of the year in
Levuka,
Fiji, the city usually finds itself amidst a tropical climate marked by high humidity and frequent downpours. A palpable rise in temperature from daytime highs of 28.1°C (82.6°F) to a nightly low around 26.7°C (80.1°F) can be felt.
Weather in January »Weather in February
Levuka enters
February with a somewhat similar weather dynamic, marked by its tropical features including high humidity and significant rainfall. With temperatures oscillating from 28.6°C (83.5°F) to 27.3°C (81.1°F), February records marginally warmer conditions.
Weather in February » Weather in March
March in
Levuka sees a slight dip in temperature from the warmth of
February, with recorded temperatures falling between 28.3°C (82.9°F) during the day and 26.8°C (80.2°F) at night. The humidity continues to be ever-present, with the month seeing a slight increase in precipitation levels.
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Weather in April
Come
April, and temperatures in
Levuka take a subtle plunge to a range between 27.7°C (81.9°F) and 26.2°C (79.2°F). An interesting shift is the dip in rainfall from 237mm (9.33") to 212mm (8.35"), leading to a decrease in the number of rainfall days as well.
Weather in April »Weather in May
As
Levuka welcomes
May, the temperatures continue their gradual decline with the beginning of the cooler dry season. A decrease in humidity provides some relief to the residents, even as the wind speeds pick up to a significant 21.8km/h (13.5mph).
Weather in May »Weather in June
The advent of
June brings along a significant shift to the
Levuka weather pattern. With temperatures ranging from 26°C (78.8°F) during daytime to 24.8°C (76.6°F) at night, the weather becomes noticeably cooler. Meanwhile, the wind gains momentum reaching a speed of 23km/h (14.3mph), thus proving to be a significant weather characteristic of June.
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Weather in July
With a temperature falling from 24.9°C (76.8°F) to 23.5°C (74.3°F),
July marks the coolest month of the year in
Levuka. While the temperature drops, the wind speed continues its upward trend reaching an impressive 23.4km/h (14.5mph), the highest so far in the year.
Weather in July »Weather in August
As
August draws closer, temperatures remain steady with a minimal increase from
July, hovering between 24.7°C (76.5°F) and 23.3°C (73.9°F). An intriguing weather anomaly is presented by the rainfall, which exhibits a slight rise despite the reduction in relative humidity.
Weather in August »Weather in September
With the advent of
September,
Levuka begins transitioning back to warmer weather while maintaining temperatures between 24.8°C (76.6°F) and 23.5°C (74.3°F). A slight increase in rainfall from 67mm (2.64") to 76mm (2.99") also hints at the coming onset of autumn showers.
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Weather in October
October exhibits a notable upswing in
Levuka's temperature range, registering highs of 25.5°C (77.9°F) and lows of 24.5°C (76.1°F). With the rainfall jumping to a significant 194mm (7.64"), it's clear that the onset of autumn showers has arrived.
Weather in October » Weather in November
The atmospheric conditions in
November push the boundaries further with temperatures ranging between 26.3°C (79.3°F) and 25.1°C (77.2°F). It marks the beginning of the summer season in
Levuka, as made evident by the increasing temperatures and humidity.
Weather in November »Weather in December
Finally,
December seals the year with the return of high summer temperatures in
Levuka. Temperatures climb, reaching from 27.3°C (81.1°F) in the day, descending to an overnight low of around 26°C (78.8°F). As one can expect in tropical climate zones, December also marks a return to prominent rainfall with 211mm (8.31") recorded.
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