Fiji · Fiji
November
Wet season beginning — prices drop, showers return, and the cyclone season technically opens.
Strong option
#8 of 12 months
There are better months for Fiji — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →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)
| Factor | November | May ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 5 | 8 |
| Value | 7 | 6 |
| Crowds | 7 | 6 |
November in other destinations
Lisbon (16.8°C)Barcelona (16.5°C)Tokyo (16.6°C)Bali (30.8°C)Santorini (17.5°C)Paris (10.5°C)New York (11°C)Marrakech (21.3°C)Amsterdam (9.2°C)Maldives (30°C)Rome (15.5°C)Bangkok (30.2°C)Istanbul (13.8°C)Vienna (7.8°C)Seoul (10.4°C)Dubrovnik (15.4°C)Rio de Janeiro (28.8°C)Kyoto (16.9°C)Phuket (31.7°C)Cape Town (23.7°C)Prague (7°C)Amalfi Coast (16°C)Mexico City (22°C)Medellín (27°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Fiji, not across destinations. Methodology →