Fiji
Fiji in May
🌦️ Shoulder (showers)Pleasant, humid and some showers.
🎒 Pack: compact umbrella or rain jacket · quick-dry fabrics
Why May scores 8.9What goes into the score
How it works- Weather comfort8.1
- ✓Comfortable temperatures (27.5°C highs / 24°C lows)
- !Very humid/sticky (dew point 21.8°C)
- !Wet: ~103 mm rain, ~3 heavy-rain days
- Air quality10.0
- ✓Good (within WHO guideline) (PM2.5 ~3 µg/m³)
- Seasonal hazards10.0
- ·No notable seasonal hazards
- Safety baseline8.0
- ·Normal precautions
| May | Jul | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 8.9 Excellent | 9.3 Excellent |
| Season | 🌦️ Shoulder (showers) | ☀️ Dry season |
| High / low | 28° / 24° | 27° / 23° |
| Rain | 103 mm | 47 mm |
| Humidity | dew pt 22° | dew pt 20° |
| PM2.5 | 3 µg/m³ | 4 µg/m³ |
Typical-month data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis) 2015–2024 (modelled, not a forecast).
Holidays & crowdsMay 2027
Long weekendThere's at least one long weekend. Domestic travel picks up and popular spots get busier over those days.
- Girmit Day 15–17 May · 3 days off in a row
- Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day 28–30 May · 3 days off in a row
National holidays only; regional holidays and school breaks aren't included. Source: holidays (open-source public-holiday calendar).
Explore FijiEvents, sights, food & souvenirs
Check event dates locallyA South Pacific nation of over 300 islands, known for coral reefs, island resorts, diving and warm Fijian hospitality.
No major events on our calendar for May.
Coming up later
Hibiscus FestivalDate variesUsually August
A long-running week-long carnival with food stalls, rides, entertainment and a festival queen pageant.
Why go: A good chance to see local community life in the capital.
Where: Suva
Fiji DayEvery year10 October every year
Marks Fiji's independence from Britain in 1970.
Why go: A public holiday, so government offices and some businesses close.
Where: Nationwide, with official events in Suva
DiwaliDate variesHindu calendar - usually October or November
The festival of lights is a public holiday in Fiji, with lamps, sweets and fireworks.
Why go: Homes and shops are decorated with lights, especially in Nadi, Lautoka and Suva.
Where: Nationwide, especially Indo-Fijian communities
Mamanuca Islands
A chain of small islands close to Nadi with resorts, snorkelling and day-cruise stops.
💡 Easy to reach by ferry from Port Denarau.
Yasawa Islands
A longer string of islands north of the Mamanucas with beaches, villages and budget to luxury stays.
💡 Island-hopping passes on the daily ferry are a common way to visit.
Coral Coast
The southern coast of Viti Levu, with resorts, reef walks and cultural village visits.
Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park
Large coastal dunes with walking trails and archaeological finds, Fiji's first national park.
Garden of the Sleeping Giant
An orchid garden at the foot of the Sabeto Mountains near Nadi.
Beqa Lagoon
A diving area known for shark dives and soft corals, reached from Pacific Harbour.
Kokoda
Raw fish marinated in citrus and mixed with coconut cream, chilli and vegetables.
Lovo
Meat, fish and root vegetables wrapped in leaves and cooked in an underground oven for feasts.
Rourou
Taro leaves cooked in coconut milk, often served as a side dish.
Indo-Fijian curry and roti
Curries brought by the Indian community, a staple across the islands.
💡 Local eateries in Nadi, Lautoka and Suva
Kava (yaqona)
A mildly numbing drink made from pounded kava root, shared in a welcome ceremony.
💡 Village visits and kava ceremonies
Masi (tapa cloth)
Bark cloth printed with traditional geometric patterns.
Tanoa (kava bowl)
A hand-carved wooden bowl used to prepare and serve kava.
Sulu
A wrap-around sarong worn by both men and women.
💡 Municipal markets and craft markets