Northern, Fiji
Matei
Matei is a locality in Northern, Fiji, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now24°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time09:55
16.69° S, 179.87° WElevation 5 mUTC+12 · Fiji Standard Time
October: high / low26° / 24°
Rain this month151mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Matei at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:27 · 18:0212 h 34 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 15:14Next holiday8 NovemberDiwaliNext eclipse19 Jul 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in February
Coolest month24°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthMarch
295 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
88 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
March
Weather in Matei
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 30 km/h · humidity 69%
Today23 Oct25°23°0.8 mm
Sat24 Oct25°24°1.3 mm
Sun25 Oct25°24°2.3 mm
Mon26 Oct25°24°3.6 mm
Tue27 Oct26°25°0.8 mm
Wed28 Oct25°24°2 mm
Thu29 Oct25°24°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct26°24°
Sat31 Oct25°25°2 mm
Sun1 Nov26°25°1 mm
When to go to Matei
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 | 47 | 48 | 52 | 57 | 62 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 62 | 57 | 52 |
| High | 27° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 27° |
| Low | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° |
| Rain (mm) | 360 | 294 | 295 | 316 | 190 | 155 | 88 | 99 | 124 | 151 | 178 | 268 |
| Wet days | 23 | 21 | 27 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 22 |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 28° |
What's on in Matei
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 Matei
Earthquakes around Matei
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days9magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950139magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record5within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.2Savusavu 188 km ↘1998 · 127 km
6.9Savusavu 73 km →1979 · 14 km
6.7Labasa 149 km ↗1998 · 108 km
6.7Labasa 127 km ↗1992 · 109 km
Tsunamis · Matei
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Matei?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Matei.
What is the hottest month in Matei?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Matei?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Matei?
March is the wettest month with about 295 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Matei?
The sea is warmest in March at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 26°C.