🇦🇺 Melbourne vs Suva 🇫🇯

Melbourne, Australia vs Suva, Fiji — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Suva is the warmer of the two — about 7 degrees warmer on average across the year. Melbourne is drier, with roughly 183 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇦🇺 Melbourne🇫🇯 Suva
Avg annual high20°C27°C
Hottest monthJanuary (26°C)February (29°C)
Coldest monthJuly (6°C low)August (21°C low)
Rainy days / year143326
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Best months to visitFebruary, March, NovemberJune, July, August

🇦🇺 Melbourne

Best around February, March, November. Hottest in January (26°C), coldest lows in July (6°C).

🇫🇯 Suva

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in February (29°C), coldest lows in August (21°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Melbourne or Suva warmer?

Suva is warmer overall, averaging about 7 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Melbourne or Suva?

Suva is rainier — Melbourne sees about 183 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Melbourne vs Suva?

Melbourne is best around February, March, November; Suva is best around June, July, August.

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