Fiji · Fiji
October
Late dry season — still excellent conditions, prices further below peak, and the resorts emptying.
Best match
#4 of 12 months
There are better months for Fiji — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
28°C
Low
21°C
Rain
89mm
Sun
7.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How October scores in Fiji
Weather
Excellent
Value
Above average
Crowds
Good
Events
Average
Atmosphere
Excellent
What you gain in October
- ↑Dry-season conditions with 20–25% savings over peak: October gives 89mm of rain, 7.5 hours of sunshine, and warm (28°C) days at genuinely accessible prices — one of the best value months
- ↑Beach and lagoon conditions still excellent: the water is warming back up toward wet-season temperatures (23°C in October), coral reefs remain in peak condition, and flat-calm lagoons are common in the Mamanuca group
- ↑Low occupancy at the Yasawa budget guesthouses: October gives the combination of dry-season weather and off-peak availability that allows spontaneous island-hopping
What you sacrifice
- ↓89mm of rain: the dry season is winding down — showers are more frequent than in July–August, though still far below wet-season levels
- ↓Humidity rising toward wet-season levels: 75% is noticeably warmer and stickier than July's 72% — not dramatic, but the trend is clear
- ↓Some resort closures for annual maintenance: October is when a number of mid-range properties close for 2–4 week refurbishment periods — check your specific resort
How October compares to May (best month)
| Factor | October | May ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 8 | 8 |
| Value | 5 | 6 |
| Crowds | 6 | 6 |
October in other destinations
Lisbon (21.1°C)Barcelona (21.2°C)Tokyo (22.4°C)Bali (31.1°C)Santorini (20.9°C)Paris (16°C)New York (18.5°C)Marrakech (27.1°C)Amsterdam (14.4°C)Maldives (30.3°C)Rome (20.7°C)Bangkok (30.6°C)Istanbul (19.2°C)Vienna (16.1°C)Seoul (18.4°C)Dubrovnik (20.2°C)Rio de Janeiro (27.6°C)Kyoto (22.8°C)Phuket (31.2°C)Cape Town (21.4°C)Prague (14°C)Amalfi Coast (22°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 →