May weather forecast
Fiji

May in Fiji marks the beginning of the cooler season, bringing milder temperatures and reduced rainfall. Average temperatures during this month range from 24°C (75.2°F) to 28°C (82.4°F), making May one of the cooler months in Fiji. This period typically provides a more comfortable climate for visitors, especially those unaccustomed to intense tropical heat.

Rainfall in May decreases significantly compared to the preceding months, averaging between 150mm (5.91") to 200mm (7.87"). The distribution of precipitation across the larger islands of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu persists, with the southeast sections experiencing more rainfall than the northwest. As such, the capital city Suva, located in the southeast of Viti Levu, continues to see higher rainfall levels than Nadi on the drier northwest coast.

Transitioning from April, May presents noticeably cooler temperatures and significantly reduced rainfall, indicating the onset of the cooler and drier season. Compared to June, the subsequent month, May's conditions are marginally warmer and wetter, reflecting the continuous transition into the cooler season.

The risk of cyclones in May is considerably lower, as the cyclone season typically ends in April.

Fiji's natural environment thrives in the conditions presented in May. The tropical vegetation remains lush, supported by substantial rainfall, while the slightly cooler temperatures offer more comfortable conditions for exploring the outdoors. Sea temperatures remain relatively warm, averaging 27°C (80.6°F), which is still suitable for underwater exploration and other marine activities.

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• Suva - May »
  On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 17:37 +12. January, February, May, June, November and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Suva, Fiji.
• Lautoka - May »
  On the first day of May in Lautoka sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 17:51. On the first day of May in Lautoka sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 17:51.
• Nadi - May »
  On the last day of May, in Nadi, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 17:42 +12. On the first day of May in Nadi, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 17:51.
• Labasa - May »
  The months with the highest UV index in Labasa are January through June, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. In Labasa in May, the average water temperature is 28°C (82.4°F).
• Levuka - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Levuka sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 17:36 +12. In Levuka, during May, the rain falls for 23.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 113mm (4.45") of precipitation.
• Savusavu - May »
  On the first day of May in Savusavu sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 17:44. On the last day of May, in Savusavu, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 17:36 +12.
• Sigatoka - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Sigatoka, Fiji, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 17:41 +12. May in Sigatoka ushers in waning rainfall and a continuing decrease in temperature from a high of 28°C (82.4°F) to a low of 19°C (66.2°F).
• Lami - May »
  Both rainfall and number of rainy days see a remarkable decrease, making May the beginning of the drier season in Lami, Fiji. In Lami in May, during 21 rainfall days, 71mm (2.8") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Korolevu - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Korolevu sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 17:40 +12. The onset of May in Korolevu, Fiji, brings with it an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 27.7°C (81.9°F), showing a negligible variation from the month before.
• Nausori - May »
  In Nausori, during the entire year, the rain falls for 292.2 days and collects up to 1831mm (72.09") of precipitation. On the first day of May in Nausori sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 17:46.
• Momi - May »
  Momi's shift into May is marked by a subtle change to a still moderately hot 27.7°C (81.9°F) from April's 28.6°C (83.5°F) in temperature. In Momi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 221 days and collects up to 1304mm (51.34") of precipitation.