Central, Fiji
Matacaucau
Matacaucau is a locality in Central, Fiji, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now22°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time18:25
17.79° S, 178.58° EElevation 13 mUTC+12 · Fiji Standard Time
October: high / low25° / 23°
Rain this month244mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Matacaucau at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:33 · 18:0912 h 36 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous90% · Moonrise 16:14Next holiday8 NovemberDiwaliNext eclipse19 Jul 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in February
Coolest month22°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthMarch
366 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
133 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
February
Weather in Matacaucau
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 13 km/h · humidity 72%
Today23 Oct24°20°1.6 mm
Sat24 Oct26°19°2.6 mm
Sun25 Oct25°21°7.6 mm
Mon26 Oct26°21°2.1 mm
Tue27 Oct27°20°2.1 mm
Wed28 Oct27°22°3 mm
Thu29 Oct27°21°1 mm
Fri30 Oct29°21°
Sat31 Oct27°21°
Sun1 Nov26°22°3.5 mm
When to go to Matacaucau
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 | 49 | 47 | 47 | 53 | 58 | 62 | 65 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 57 | 53 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 27° |
| Low | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 386 | 298 | 366 | 370 | 252 | 173 | 133 | 168 | 186 | 244 | 279 | 304 |
| Wet days | 27 | 26 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 24 |
| Sea | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 28° |
What's on in Matacaucau
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Matacaucau
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Fiji seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Matacaucau
Earthquakes around Matacaucau
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days5magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195023magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record8within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.9Nausori 100 km ↘2018 · 112 km
7.3Vaileka 25 km ↗2009 · 66 km
6.4Navua 27 km ↘1953 · 72 km
6.3Savusavu 133 km ↘1993 · 135 km
Towns and villages around Matacaucau
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Naisuvasuva Settlement2.6 kmNaituikalawau Creek3.6 kmNamalata Settlement4.2 kmMatacula4.4 kmNailega4.6 kmNasarasara Settlement4.7 kmKorovou4.8 kmSawa5 kmWainikavula Settlement5 kmVadrakula Settlement5 kmNairoro Settlement5.1 kmDakuinuku5.2 kmSawakasa5.3 kmNukutobici Settlement5.3 kmNailili Settlement5.4 kmBurerua5.4 kmNaivitabua Settlement5.7 kmNakalawaca5.8 kmLodoni5.9 kmNavunisole6.1 kmWaivou Settlement6.4 kmWainikeitinai Settlement6.6 kmVeinuqa7 kmSaiyaro Settlement7.1 kmNamau Settlement7.2 kmNaloto7.2 kmNavuca Settlement7.3 kmNananu8 kmDavetalevu Settlement8 kmNaitutu8.1 kmWaidaladalau Settlement8.1 kmWaimaro Settlement8.2 kmNavunimono8.2 kmUcunivanua8.5 kmWaitaroga Settlement8.9 kmWainibau Settlement9 kmNaqeledravia Settlement9.3 kmNaburenivalu9.4 kmNavicula9.6 kmNakanacagi Settlement9.7 kmWailevoga Settlement10 kmNaivuruvuru10 kmWaivola Settlement10 kmWaisei Settlement11 kmWailotu Settlement11 kmKumi11 kmVunivesi Settlement12 kmWainivilimi Settlement12 kmNaisaumua12 kmNaiborebore12 kmNavisarata Settlement12 kmNatovi Settlement12 kmLuveidibuna Creek13 kmSote13 kmBurelevu13 kmVogasau Settlement14 kmDravuni14 kmNavutu Settlement14 kmTabuqau Settlement14 kmVuniyarakuka Settlement14 kmNaimasimasi14 kmVunivesi Settlement14 kmKubulau Settlement14 kmSavu14 kmWaivora Settlement15 km
Places near Matacaucau
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Matacaucau?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Matacaucau.
What is the hottest month in Matacaucau?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Matacaucau?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Matacaucau?
March is the wettest month with about 366 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Matacaucau?
The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 25°C.