January weather forecast
Fiji

January falls within the warm season in Fiji, with high temperatures and increased rainfall defining this month. The countrywide average temperature ranges from 27°C (80.6°F) to 31°C (87.8°F), with January typically being one of the hottest months of the year. The high heat can be uncomfortable for some, particularly visitors unaccustomed to such tropical conditions.

Rainfall is considerably high in January, with averages from 250mm (9.84") to 350mm (13.78"). January often ranks as one of the rainiest months of the year. The larger islands, such as Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, observe more rainfall in their southeast sections compared to the northwest. Notably, the capital city of Suva, located on the southeast coast of Viti Levu, experiences more significant precipitation compared to Nadi on the drier northwest coast.

The island nation's weather patterns transition from December's slightly cooler and less rainy conditions to the more intense heat and precipitation of January. In comparison to the following month, February, January's conditions are slightly cooler and drier, as February tends to be the peak of the warm and wet season.

Cyclones are a potential concern in January, as it falls within Fiji's cyclone season, which runs from November to April. While the occurrence of cyclones is not a daily event, when they do occur, they can bring strong winds, heavy rainfall, and potentially disrupt travel plans.

Despite the potential for intense weather conditions, Fiji's vibrant natural beauty continues to thrive in January. The abundant rainfall nurtures the lush tropical vegetation, providing a spectacle of color and biodiversity. The warm sea temperatures, hovering around 28°C (82.4°F), create excellent conditions for exploring the marine life, though outdoor activities should be planned with an eye on the weather forecast.

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• Suva - January »
  January, February, May, June, November and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Suva, Fiji. The months with the highest UV index in Suva are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12.
• Lautoka - January »
  In Lautoka in January, the average water temperature is 28°C (82.4°F). In Lautoka in January, the average water temperature is 28°C (82.4°F).
• Nadi - January »
  January, recording an average high temperature of 31.6°C (88.9°F) and a low temperature of 22.7°C (72.9°F), is Nadi's warmest month. When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Nadi?
• Labasa - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Labasa, Fiji, is January, when the rain falls for 23.6 days and typically aggregates up to 292mm (11.5") of precipitation. January through March, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months in Labasa, Fiji.
• Levuka - January »
  With the onset of January, Levuka's average high-temperature clocks in at a still warm 28.1°C (82.6°F), showing a minor fluctuation from the previous month. On the last day of January, in Levuka, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:44 +12.
• Savusavu - January »
  On the last day of January, in Savusavu sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:41 +12. On the first day of January in Savusavu sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 18:39.
• Sigatoka - January »
  January, February, August through December, with an average of 6h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Sigatoka. On the last day of January, in Sigatoka, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:50 +12.
• Lami - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Lami is January, when the rain falls for 22.3 days and typically aggregates up to 136mm (5.35") of precipitation. The month with the most sunshine in Lami is January, with an average of 9.1h of sunshine.
• Korolevu - January »
  Overall, January in Korolevu has a typical tropical climate with high temperature, high humidity, and frequent rain showers. The average heat index, which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in January is estimated at 36°C (96.8°F).
• Nausori - January »
  January has the most sunshine of the year in Nausori with an average of 9.5h of sunshine. In January, the average sunshine duration in Nausori is 9.5h.
• Momi - January »
  January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Momi, Fiji. On the first day of January in Momi, Fiji, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 18:49.