Fiji · Fiji
February
Peak cyclone month — the highest risk of the year alongside the lowest prices.
Worth considering
#12 of 12 months
There are better months for Fiji — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
31°C
Low
24°C
Rain
268mm
Sun
5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How February scores in Fiji
Weather
Low
Value
Very good
Crowds
Very good
Events
Below average
Atmosphere
Above average
What you gain in February
- ↑Lowest prices of the year: February is the most reluctant month for most travellers, which translates directly into the cheapest resort rates — overwater bures in the Mamanuca Islands at off-season prices
- ↑Bare-bones Fiji for backpackers: the Yasawa Islands budget guesthouses are at their emptiest and most flexible — spontaneous island-hopping is possible without pre-booking
- ↑Cultural events: the Holi festival (if it falls in February) brings colour celebrations to Indo-Fijian communities, which constitute over 37% of the population — a genuinely local cultural experience
What you sacrifice
- ↓Peak cyclone risk: February and March are the most statistically likely months for a cyclone to affect Fiji — this is not a trivial risk and requires genuine flexibility and comprehensive travel insurance
- ↓268mm of rain and only 5 hours of sunshine: the wettest and least sunny month of the year — extended outdoor activity is weather-dependent
- ↓83% humidity: the most physically uncomfortable combination in the Fiji calendar — heat and moisture together make even resort relaxation feel heavy
How February compares to May (best month)
| Factor | February | May ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 2 | 8 |
| Value | 7 | 6 |
| Crowds | 7 | 6 |
February in other destinations
Lisbon (14.3°C)Barcelona (14°C)Tokyo (10.4°C)Bali (30.1°C)Santorini (13.2°C)Paris (8°C)New York (4.5°C)Marrakech (19.1°C)Amsterdam (6°C)Maldives (30.2°C)Rome (11.9°C)Bangkok (33°C)Istanbul (8.6°C)Vienna (4.9°C)Seoul (4°C)Dubrovnik (11.1°C)Rio de Janeiro (31°C)Kyoto (10.1°C)Phuket (32.1°C)Cape Town (26.9°C)Prague (4°C)Amalfi Coast (13°C)Mexico City (23°C)Medellín (29°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Fiji, not across destinations. Methodology →