Fiji November — tropical rain shower passing over the Mamanuca Islands lagoon as the wet season returns

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November

Wet season beginning — prices drop, showers return, and the cyclone season technically opens.

Strong option

#8 of 12 months

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Climate

High

29°C

Low

22°C

Rain

134mm

Sun

7hrs/day

30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5

How November scores in Fiji

Weather
Above average
Value
Very good
Crowds
Very good
Events
Below average
Atmosphere
Very good

What you gain in November

  • Prices dropping meaningfully from October: November marks the start of the low season and accommodation rates fall 15–25% from dry-season levels — the best combination of still-reasonable weather and reduced cost in the shoulder window
  • Sea temperature back to 26°C and rising: the warmest water since March is ideal for snorkelling directly off the beach at Mamanuca resorts
  • Quiet resorts with attentive service: occupancy drops sharply in November as northern hemisphere visitors are back at work and Australian school holidays are over

What you sacrifice

  • 134mm of rain: the wet season arrival is unmistakable — afternoon and evening showers are back as a regular feature, and the clear dry-season days are no longer predictable
  • Cyclone season opens on 1 November: statistically unlikely in November but the risk is real from this point — travel insurance is essential and itinerary flexibility is strongly advisable
  • Visibility deteriorating at dive sites: as rivers begin to run again after the dry season, coastal dive sites in Viti Levu's interior lose the crystalline clarity of July–September

How November compares to May (best month)

FactorNovemberMay
Weather
5
8
Value
7
6
Crowds
7
6

November in other destinations

Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Fiji, not across destinations. Methodology →