Central, Fiji
Suva
Suva is a capital city in Central, Fiji, close to the sea. It has a population of about 88,271 (2009). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now24°C
Best timeJun · Aug · Oct
Population88,271
Local time04:37
18.14° S, 178.43° EUTC+12 · Fiji Standard Time
October: high / low25° / 23°
Rain this month205mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeJun · Aug · Oct
Best: Jun · Aug · Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Suva at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:33 · 18:0912 h 36 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:21Next holiday8 NovemberDiwaliNext eclipse19 Jul 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun · Aug · Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in February
Coolest month22°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthMarch
342 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
121 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
February
How Suva has grown
People living in the built-up area (77 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+113%114k in 1975 → 243k in 2025Weather in Suva
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 29 km/h · humidity 69%
Today23 Oct25°23°0.9 mm
Sat24 Oct24°23°0.6 mm
Sun25 Oct25°23°1.7 mm
Mon26 Oct25°22°2.6 mm
Tue27 Oct25°23°0.7 mm
Wed28 Oct25°23°
Thu29 Oct25°23°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct25°23°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct26°24°
When to go to Suva
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 | 48 | 53 | 58 | 62 | 61 | 62 | 61 | 62 | 57 | 53 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 27° |
| Low | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 358 | 267 | 342 | 341 | 240 | 154 | 121 | 163 | 171 | 205 | 260 | 270 |
| Wet days | 26 | 26 | 28 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 24 |
| Sea | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 28° |
What's on in Suva
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Suva
Outdoors around Suva
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Suva Golf ClubGolf courses
4.3 kmView towards SuvaViewpoints
7.3 kmNature around Suva
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Fiji seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Suva
Earthquakes around Suva
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days5magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195025magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record9within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.9Nausori 100 km ↘2018 · 105 km
7.3Vaileka 25 km ↗2009 · 100 km
6.4Navua 27 km ↘1953 · 30 km
6.3Namalata 27 km ←1950 · 112 km
Tsunamis · Suva
0.1 m29 July 2025earthquake0.3 m15 January 2022volcanic eruption0.1 m10 February 2021earthquake0.1 m4 March 2021earthquake0 m29 August 2018earthquake0 m5 December 2018earthquake0 m3 January 2017earthquake0 m8 September 2017earthquake0 m16 September 2015earthquake0 m1 April 2014earthquake0.1 m6 February 2013earthquake0.2 m11 March 2011earthquake0 m6 July 2011earthquake0 m25 December 2010earthquake0 m19 March 2009earthquake0.1 m29 September 2009earthquake0 m7 October 2009earthquake0 m1 April 2007earthquake0 m9 December 2007earthquake0 m3 May 2006earthquake0 m15 November 2006earthquake0.1 m26 December 2004earthquake0.1 m23 June 2001earthquake1 m26 November 1999earthquake0.1 m14 October 1997earthquake0.1 m21 April 1997earthquake0 m16 May 1995earthquake0.2 m22 June 1977earthquake0 m10 October 1977earthquake–21 April 1977earthquake0.2 m14 January 1976earthquake0.9 m14 January 1976earthquake0 m26 December 1975earthquake0.1 m25 July 1968earthquake0.1 m31 December 1966earthquake0.5 m22 May 1960earthquake3 m14 September 1953earthquake and landslide1 m14 September 1953earthquake and landslide1.5 m14 September 1953earthquake and landslide
TSTropical Storm of 29 December 2024 (2024)99 km · 72 km/hC1Cyclone Ana (2021)5 km · 120 km/hC5Cyclone Winston (2016)87 km · 287 km/hC1Cyclone Mick (2009)25 km · 120 km/hC3Cyclone Gene (2008)83 km · 83 km/hTSTropical Storm of 7 April 2004 (2004)42 km · 65 km/hC4Cyclone Sina (1990)69 km · 213 km/hC3Cyclone Eric (1985)14 km · 185 km/hC3Cyclone Oscar (1983)84 km · 185 km/hC1Cyclone Arthur (1981)89 km · 130 km/hTSTropical Storm Wally (1980)91 km · 93 km/h
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 4 · 1 km
Neogene · 4
Formations around the town
Ra Formation · 1
Universities and research institutes
Pacific Theological CollegeUniversity or college · founded 1965
University of the South PacificUniversity or college · founded 1968
Fiji National UniversityUniversity or college · founded 2010
Towns and villages around Suva
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Vugalei2.8 kmWainidinu2.9 kmNadonumai3.3 kmTamavua-i-wai4 kmMatata4 kmNaivikinikini4.2 kmMatanisivaro4.4 kmMarata4.7 kmQauia4.9 kmKalekana5.1 kmWailoku5.2 kmBilo5.3 kmNaivakacau Settlement5.7 kmNamakala Settlement5.9 kmWaiqanake5.9 kmVuniviivilevu Settlement6 kmNamuka-i-Lau6.1 kmBorosisi6.2 kmMuanaicake Settlement6.4 kmNabaka Settlement6.4 kmMuaivuso6.8 kmVeisari Settlement6.9 kmVeisari7.3 kmTuanuga Settlement7.8 kmWainigasau Settlement8.3 kmLaucala9.5 kmNaimataga Settlement9.6 kmWainawa Settlement10 kmTogalevu11 kmMuanaira12 kmVunievuevu12 kmKalokolevu12 kmMuanaicake12 kmWainisaqasaqa Settlement12 kmNarocivo12 kmNaikorokoro Settlement13 kmGilbertese Settlement13 kmLokia13 kmNaivibita13 kmNakaulau14 kmTavuya14 kmVunuku14 kmNaililili14 kmNadoi14 kmNukutubu14 kmLomanikoro14 kmNasigatoka15 kmNabua15 kmNukui15 kmNasilai15 kmNewtown Settlement15 km
Suva from above
Around Suva13 places to see, do and reach nearby
Rewa RiverNature11 kmVatuwangga RiverNature4.4 kmSamambula RiverNature6.5 kmTamavua RiverNature2.4 kmVeisari RiverNature6.6 kmVunindawa RiverNature9.9 kmNukulauNature10 kmNamuka IslandNature9.5 kmFiji MuseumMuseum1.4 kmNarain JettyFerry port1.3 kmNakanu LandingFerry port21 kmNausoriPlace16 kmNavuaPlace29 km
Getting to Suva
Nausori International AirportSUV
18 kmNadi International AirportNAN
113 kmLabasa AirportLBS
210 kmNarain JettyFerry port
1.3 kmNakanu LandingFerry port
21 kmPlaces near Suva
Places with a climate like Suva
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Suva?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, August and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Suva.
What is the hottest month in Suva?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Suva?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Suva?
March is the wettest month with about 342 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Suva?
The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 25°C.