Western, Fiji
Mala
Mala is a locality in Western, Fiji, 496 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now22°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time08:34
17.73° S, 177.58° EElevation 496 mUTC+12 · Fiji Standard Time
October: high / low25° / 18°
Rain this month102mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Mala at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:37 · 18:1212 h 35 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 15:24Next holiday8 NovemberDiwaliNext eclipse19 Jul 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month27°C
Average high in February
Coolest month16°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthMarch
335 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
56 mm of rain
Weather in Mala
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 3 km/h · humidity 62%
Today23 Oct23°14°1.3 mm
Sat24 Oct25°14°
Sun25 Oct24°15°1.4 mm
Mon26 Oct24°14°
Tue27 Oct25°16°
Wed28 Oct25°18°
Thu29 Oct25°18°
Fri30 Oct24°17°
Sat31 Oct26°18°2 mm
Sun1 Nov28°16°0.5 mm
When to go to Mala
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 52 | 50 | 52 | 59 | 64 | 70 | 75 | 74 | 69 | 64 | 58 | 54 |
| High | 26° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 26° |
| Low | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 18° | 17° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 18° | 19° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 418 | 335 | 335 | 208 | 113 | 68 | 56 | 84 | 78 | 102 | 159 | 247 |
| Wet days | 27 | 25 | 28 | 22 | 22 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 24 |
What's on in Mala
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Fiji seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Mala
Earthquakes around Mala
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days4magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195059magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record9within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.3Vaileka 25 km ↗2009 · 96 km
6.5Lautoka 131 km ↖2006 · 148 km
6.4Navua 27 km ↘1953 · 110 km
6.3Namalata 27 km ←1950 · 147 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mala?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mala.
What is the hottest month in Mala?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Mala?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mala?
March is the wettest month with about 335 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.