Fiji
Fiji in May: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Fiji in May is climatically well suited to beach holidays and family holidays. The average daily high is around 27 °C, and the sea is about 27 °C. With about 18 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
66/100 · #7
Warmth
#7
Dryness
#6
Sun
#10
Sea warmth
#6
Published best categories: none
Fiji · MayPhoto: Simon_sees from Australia · CC BY 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 27 °C
- Average low
- 25 °C
- Sea
- 27 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 18 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 5 h/day
- Humidity
- 80 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 28 | 26 | 22 | 236 | 5.7 | 81 | 4.7 | 28 | 61 |
| May (selected) | 27 | 25 | 18 | 202 | 4.9 | 80 | 4.9 | 27 | 66 |
| June | 26 | 24 | 14 | 133 | 4.5 | 80 | 5.1 | 26 | 73 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: May (66/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | -5 | +1.1 °C | +1.2 °C | +3.4 | +33.6 mm | +0.8 h | +1.4 % | -0.2 m/s | +1 °C |
| June | +7 | -0.8 °C | -0.9 °C | -4.1 | -69 mm | -0.4 h | +0.3 % | +0.1 m/s | -0.9 °C |
All twelve months in context

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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Fiji in May?
The average daily high is around 27 °C, with an average daily low of about 25 °C.
Can you swim in Fiji in May?
The sea is about 27 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Fiji in May?
The curated estimate is about 18 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 202 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Fiji?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Fiji. For a beach trip: July, August, September and October. May is not among them.