Central, Fiji
Matacula
Matacula is a locality in Central, Fiji, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now20°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time06:48
17.79° S, 178.54° EElevation 23 mUTC+12 · Fiji Standard Time
October: high / low25° / 23°
Rain this month255mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Matacula at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:33 · 18:0912 h 35 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:20Next 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
376 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
139 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
February
Weather in Matacula
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
20°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 8 km/h · humidity 90%
Today23 Oct25°20°0.9 mm
Sat24 Oct25°19°4.5 mm
Sun25 Oct26°21°2.6 mm
Mon26 Oct26°21°1.1 mm
Tue27 Oct27°19°2.1 mm
Wed28 Oct26°21°3.5 mm
Thu29 Oct26°18°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct26°21°5 mm
Sat31 Oct28°19°0.5 mm
When to go to Matacula
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 | 48 | 46 | 47 | 52 | 58 | 62 | 65 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 57 | 52 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 27° |
| Low | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 398 | 307 | 376 | 378 | 260 | 178 | 139 | 175 | 195 | 255 | 292 | 316 |
| 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 Matacula
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Matacula
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Fiji seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Matacula
Earthquakes around Matacula
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 · 115 km
7.3Vaileka 25 km ↗2009 · 65 km
6.4Navua 27 km ↘1953 · 70 km
6.3Savusavu 133 km ↘1993 · 139 km
Towns and villages around Matacula
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Wainikavula Settlement0.5 kmNasarasara Settlement0.6 kmNairoro Settlement1.2 kmNukutobici Settlement1.6 kmKorovou1.7 kmNailili Settlement1.8 kmNaituikalawau Creek2.2 kmNaisuvasuva Settlement2.3 kmBurerua2.5 kmNavunisole2.7 kmNamalata Settlement2.9 kmWainikeitinai Settlement3.5 kmVadrakula Settlement3.6 kmWaimaro Settlement3.8 kmNailega3.9 kmNavuca Settlement4.2 kmSawakasa4.4 kmMatacaucau4.4 kmNakalawaca5.2 kmNaqeledravia Settlement5.3 kmNamau Settlement5.5 kmDakuinuku5.5 kmDavetalevu Settlement5.6 kmLodoni5.6 kmNavicula5.7 kmWaidaladalau Settlement5.9 kmWaivou Settlement6 kmVeinuqa6 kmNaitutu6.4 kmSaiyaro Settlement7 kmSawa7.2 kmNaivitabua Settlement7.6 kmLuveidibuna Creek8.1 kmWailotu Settlement8.2 kmWainivilimi Settlement8.5 kmNananu8.5 kmWainibau Settlement8.7 kmVogasau Settlement9.2 kmNavunimono9.4 kmVuniyarakuka Settlement9.8 kmNaloto9.8 kmNaburenivalu9.9 kmKubulau Settlement10 kmNakanacagi Settlement10 kmWaivora Settlement11 kmSote11 kmWailevoga Settlement11 kmWaitaroga Settlement11 kmDakuivuna11 kmWaivola Settlement11 kmUcunivanua12 kmNamolau Settlement12 kmNaiborebore12 kmWaisei Settlement12 kmNaivuruvuru12 kmNaisaumua12 kmVunivesi Settlement12 kmWainikalavula Settlement12 kmNaivua Settlement12 kmWainivasavua Settlement12 kmNabaiva Settlement13 kmBougainville Settlement13 kmNawakanikau Settlement13 kmKumi13 kmBulagi Settlement13 kmMuaivela Settlement13 kmNavisarata Settlement13 kmVau Settlement13 kmNamarikutu Settlement13 kmNavunidrala Settlement13 kmNasau13 kmBuitua Settlement13 kmNatovi Settlement14 kmSavu14 kmWainaro Settlement14 kmWailotua14 kmNaimasimasi14 kmNamuana Settlement14 kmDravuni14 kmNaduatoka Settlement14 km
Places near Matacula
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Matacula?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Matacula.
What is the hottest month in Matacula?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Matacula?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Matacula?
March is the wettest month with about 376 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Matacula?
The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 25°C.