Western, Fiji
Vaileka
Vaileka is a small town in Western, Fiji, close to the sea. It has a population of about 5,078 (2009). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now20°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population5,078
Local time02:47
17.38° S, 178.15° EElevation 13 mUTC+12 · Fiji Standard Time
October: high / low26° / 23°
Rain this month126mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Vaileka at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:35 · 18:1012 h 35 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:22Next 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 month22°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthMarch
312 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
71 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
March
Weather in Vaileka
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
20°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 9 km/h · humidity 90%
Today23 Oct26°20°1 mm
Sat24 Oct27°19°0.5 mm
Sun25 Oct27°21°1.8 mm
Mon26 Oct27°21°
Tue27 Oct28°20°
Wed28 Oct26°23°2 mm
Thu29 Oct27°18°
Fri30 Oct27°22°1 mm
Sat31 Oct28°20°
When to go to Vaileka
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 | 46 | 45 | 46 | 52 | 58 | 65 | 75 | 73 | 72 | 61 | 56 | 50 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 28° |
| Low | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 363 | 279 | 312 | 240 | 144 | 88 | 71 | 89 | 89 | 126 | 165 | 231 |
| Wet days | 24 | 23 | 28 | 22 | 20 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 21 | 22 |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° |
What's on in Vaileka
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Vaileka
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Fiji seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Vaileka
Earthquakes around Vaileka
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days5magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195088magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record8within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.3Vaileka 25 km ↗2009 · 24 km
6.4Navua 27 km ↘1953 · 115 km
6.3Vaileka 126 km ↑2001 · 126 km
6.3Lautoka 111 km ↑1984 · 135 km
Tropical storms · Vaileka
TSTropical Storm of 29 December 2024 (2024)27 km · 72 km/hC1Cyclone Ana (2021)6 km · 111 km/hC5Cyclone Winston (2016)58 km · 287 km/hC4Cyclone Evan (2012)62 km · 232 km/hC1Cyclone Mick (2009)70 km · 120 km/hC3Cyclone Gene (2008)16 km · 83 km/hTSTropical Storm of 7 April 2004 (2004)97 km · 65 km/hC4Cyclone Gavin (1997)99 km · 204 km/hC4Cyclone Kina (1992)21 km · 176 km/hTSTropical Storm Osea (1986)84 km · 65 km/hC3Cyclone Nigel (1985)62 km · 185 km/hC3Cyclone Eric (1985)82 km · 185 km/hTSTropical Storm Wally (1980)64 km · 93 km/h
Towns and villages around Vaileka
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Vatumani Settlement0.9 kmWairuku Settlement1.1 kmRakiraki1.9 kmDranayavutia Settlement2.1 kmColasi Settlement2.2 kmVatusekiyasawa2.8 kmTuvavatu Settlement2.9 kmRewasa3.4 kmVitawa4.5 kmNarara5.1 kmNarewa5.7 kmMalake6.1 kmMatasevu Settlement6.4 kmNaivuvuni6.7 kmNaba Settlement6.9 kmLomalake Settlement7 kmEllington Settlement7.4 kmNanokonoko7.6 kmNakorokula8.6 kmVatukacevaceva9.1 kmNaboutolu9.2 kmNacokula Settlement9.4 kmNavolau-29.5 kmVunitogoloa10 kmVaidoko10 kmNamuaimada11 kmWailevu Settlement12 kmVunisea12 kmNailawa13 kmRoma Settlement13 kmMataveikai13 kmQaqa Settlement13 kmNabalabala14 kmTaina Settlement14 kmNavuniivi14 kmNativi15 kmNarauyaba Settlement15 kmBona Settlement15 kmNayaulevu15 kmRokoroko15 km
Vaileka from above
Around Vaileka13 places to see, do and reach nearby
Penang RiverNature1.4 kmNakauvandra RiverNature2.0 kmRukuruku RiverNature14 kmYanggara RiverNature19 kmSaravi RiverNature22 kmNananu-i-RaNature11 kmNananu-i-CakeNature11 kmNdevoilau IslandNature3.2 kmMount TomaniviMountain32 kmEllington WharfFerry port8.6 kmBaPlace54 kmVatukoulaPlace35 kmTavuaPlace32 km
Getting to Vaileka
Nausori International AirportSUV
86 kmNadi International AirportNAN
87 kmLabasa AirportLBS
162 kmEllington WharfFerry port
8.6 kmPlaces near Vaileka
Places with a climate like Vaileka
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Vaileka?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Vaileka.
What is the hottest month in Vaileka?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Vaileka?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Vaileka?
March is the wettest month with about 312 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Vaileka?
The sea is warmest in March at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 26°C.