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Weather & Climate in Nadi, Fiji

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Nadi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 196 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average77.8°F
44% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days196 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area303.2 sq mi (785.4 km²)
Population Density139/sq mi
Coordinates-17.8031°N, 177.4162°W
TimezonePacific/Fiji

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.0"
103% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 12.44"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

156 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.

Nov 9, 2009 77 km ENE of Ba, Fiji M7.3 116 km 595 km
Apr 7, 2006 130 km NNW of Lautoka, Fiji M6.5 149 km 14 km
Jan 2, 2002 36 km ENE of Suva, Fiji M6.2 142 km 666 km
Feb 2, 1990 84 km SW of Nadi, Fiji M6.0 85 km 10 km
Jun 14, 2000 128 km W of Nadi, Fiji M6.0 128 km 33 km
Apr 30, 1995 105 km NNW of Lautoka, Fiji M5.9 123 km 43 km
Jun 6, 2020 96 km NNW of Ba, Fiji M5.7 120 km 10 km
May 1, 2018 113 km NNW of Lautoka, Fiji M5.6 133 km 10 km
Mar 28, 2015 84 km SW of Nadi, Fiji M5.5 85 km 8 km
Mar 24, 1991 87 km NNW of Ba, Fiji M5.5 109 km 12 km
Feb 15, 2015 76 km SW of Nadi, Fiji M5.4 77 km 16 km
Aug 7, 2015 92 km NNW of Ba, Fiji M5.3 115 km 18 km
Nov 1, 2001 92 km NNW of Lautoka, Fiji M5.3 110 km 33 km
Feb 6, 2003 102 km N of Ba, Fiji M5.3 132 km 33 km
Jul 25, 2003 112 km NNW of Ba, Fiji M5.3 133 km 33 km
Mar 22, 2002 51 km S of Suva, Fiji M5.3 144 km 557 km
Sep 28, 1990 106 km NNE of Ba, Fiji M5.3 147 km 33 km
Jan 15, 1995 116 km NNW of Ba, Fiji M5.3 145 km 33 km
Feb 6, 2003 80 km N of Ba, Fiji M5.2 111 km 33 km
Feb 18, 1991 138 km WSW of Nadi, Fiji M5.2 139 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

26 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Mal Category 1 81 mph 132 km
2021 Yasa Category 5 144 mph 197 km
2021 Ana Category 1 75 mph 109 km
2020 Harold Category 4 109 mph 93 km
2020 Sarai Category 1 69 mph 171 km
2018 Keni Category 2 98 mph 109 km
2016 Winston Category 5 173 mph 53 km
2013 Evan Category 4 115 mph 32 km
2010 Mick Category 1 69 mph 41 km
2008 Daman Category 3 115 mph 256 km
2003 Ami Category 2 86 mph 288 km
2001 Paula Category 3 104 mph 291 km
1997 Gavin Category 4 115 mph 48 km
1997 June Category 1 58 mph 216 km
1993 Joni Category 3 47 km
1993 Kina Category 2 107 km
1992 Fran Category 3 104 mph 297 km
1991 Sina Category 4 86 mph 57 km
1986 Martin Category 1 75 mph 264 km
1985 Hina Category 4 138 mph 86 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1953 FIJI ISLANDS Eruption + Earthquake 15.0 m 8 100 km
1975 FIJI ISLANDS Eruption + Earthquake 0.3 m 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nabukelevu (158 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nabukelevu Lava dome(s) 805 m (2,641 ft) 1660 158 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 11.2 in
February 81°F (27°C) 10.2 in Warmest
March 80°F (27°C) 12.4 in Wettest
April 79°F (26°C) 7.0 in
May 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
June 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in
July 74°F (23°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
August 74°F (24°C) 2.7 in
September 76°F (24°C) 3.6 in
October 77°F (25°C) 5.8 in
November 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in
December 80°F (27°C) 8.2 in

Nadi has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in July to 81°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 77.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (12.4") and July the driest (2.4").

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