Best time to visit Kadavu Island
The best time to visit Kadavu is during the cooler winter season, from early-June to mid-October, when the weather is usually sunny and dry, with an average high temperature of 26°C (78°F).
Kadavu weather
Kadavu Island, Fiji experiences a tropical climate, with a hot, humid and wet season from December to April and a slightly cooler, relatively dry season from June to October.
What is the best month to visit Kadavu?
June through September are the best months to visit Kadavu, since this is the driest time of year, although temperatures are a little cooler. You can expect warm sunny weather, mainly clear blue skies and little or no rainfall.
Which is the hottest month in Kadavu?
The hottest month in Kadavu is normally February, with an average high temperature of 30°C (85°F), heat and humidity, and a low of 25°C (77°F).
The hot season in Kadavu typically lasts from mid-December to early-April, with an average daily high temperature above 29°C (84°F).
What is the humidity in Kadavu?
Kadavu experiences little seasonal variation in perceived humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 74% – 83% over the course of the year. Typically, it's humid all year round.
The more humid time of year lasts from mid-September through June, when you can expect the comfort level to be muggy at least 65% of the time.
The months with the most muggy days in Kadavu are December through March, when every day in each month is muggy or worse.
We derive the humidity comfort level from the dew point temperature, which measures moisture content in the air. A higher dew point feels muggy and uncomfortable.
July and August are slightly more comfortable, with around 18 days in each month that are muggy.
Which is the coolest month in Kadavu?
The coolest month in Kadavu is August, with an average high of 25°C (77°F) and a low of 21°C (69°F).
The cooler season lasts from mid-June to late-September, with an average daily high temperature below 26°C (78°F).
When is the sea warmest in Kadavu?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Kadavu in February when the water temperature averages 28°C (82°F), which is pleasant for swimmimg.
The sea is warm enough to swim year-round in Kadavu Island.
Which month has the most rain in Kadavu?
March is usually the wettest month in Kadavu, with 233mm (9in) of rainfall on average, distributed across 17 days.
The wet season lasts from late-November through April, with a greater than 37% chance of a given day being a wet day. Rainfall is characterised by brief, heavy showers interspersed with periods of brilliant sunshine.
It can rain at any time on Kadavu. The drier season lasts from early-May to late-November. The month with the fewest wet days on Kadavu is July, with an average of six days with some rainfall.
What are the windiest months in Fiji?
The windiest month of the year in Kadavu is July, with an average hourly wind speed of 23 kilometres per hour (12 knots; 14 mph).
Early-April to mid-October is the windiest time of the year in Kadavu, with average wind speeds of more than 22 kilometres per hour (11 knots; 13 mph).
It's less windy from mid-November to early-April. The calmest month of the year in Kadavu is February, with an average hourly wind speed of 20 kilometres per hour (10 knots; 12 mph).
The predominant wind direction in Kadavu is from the east throughout the year.
Is there a risk of a tropical storm in Kadavu?
The risk of a tropical storm in Kadavu is greatest between December and April, with the greatest possibility of a cyclone in January.
Kadavu Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
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| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 81 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 79 | 79 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 76 | 78 |
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| 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 10 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 14 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 13 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 197 | 220 | 233 | 203 | 118 | 88 | 60 | 71 | 84 | 92 | 116 | 165 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
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Holiday seasons
High season: Typically, peak season in Fiji coincides with the school holidays in Australia and New Zealand.
July and August are the busiest months, as well as the last week of March to mid-April, the last two weeks of May, the first two weeks of July, the middle of September and from mid-December to mid-January.
During these periods, it’s best to book hotel rooms and airline seats well in advance.
Source: Meteorological data for Kadavu Island, Fiji is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1991 to 2020 by the Fiji Meteorological Service at the closest weather station: Vunisea Airport (KDV), also known as Namalata Airport or Kadavu Airport, located around 1.4km south of Vunisea township on the central northeast coast of Kadavu Island. Additional climate data is sourced from the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Best time to visit Kadavu Island, Fiji: 10 May, 2024
Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.
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