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Saunaka

Saunaka is a locality in Western, Fiji, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .

Now19°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time02:50
17.79° S, 177.43° EElevation 15 mUTC+12 · Fiji Standard Time
The year in Saunakaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec54October
October: high / low28° / 22°
Rain this month83mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Saunaka at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in January

Coolest month21°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMarch

283 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

52 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

February

Weather in Saunaka

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
19°C

Clear · wind 5 km/h · humidity 87%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct27°19°1.1 mm
Sat24 Oct28°18°
Sun25 Oct27°19°
Mon26 Oct27°19°
Tue27 Oct27°20°
Wed28 Oct27°21°
Thu29 Oct28°19°
Fri30 Oct26°20°
Sat31 Oct29°23°2.9 mm

When to go to Saunaka

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score424142485466727365544944
High29°29°29°29°28°27°26°26°27°28°29°29°
Low25°25°25°24°23°22°21°21°21°22°23°24°
Rain (mm)332270283170955852746783122199
Wet days26252822191110911152123
Sea29°29°29°29°28°27°27°26°26°27°28°28°

What's on in Saunaka

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Nature around Saunaka

Nature in Fiji

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Fiji seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Saunaka

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Saunaka

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.3Vaileka 25 km ↗2009 · 114 km
6.5Lautoka 131 km ↖2006 · 148 km
6.4Navua 27 km ↘1953 · 119 km
6.3Namalata 27 km ←1950 · 145 km

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 3 · 2 km

Fossils in Fiji
Neogene · 3

Towns and villages around Saunaka

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Saunaka

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Saunaka?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Saunaka.
What is the hottest month in Saunaka?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Saunaka?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Saunaka?
March is the wettest month with about 283 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Saunaka?
The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 26°C.