🇫🇯 Suva vs Wellington 🇳🇿

Suva, Fiji vs Wellington, New Zealand — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Suva is the warmer of the two — about 11 degrees warmer on average across the year. Wellington is drier, with roughly 126 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇫🇯 Suva🇳🇿 Wellington
Avg annual high27°C16°C
Hottest monthFebruary (29°C)January (20°C)
Coldest monthAugust (21°C low)July (9°C low)
Rainy days / year326200
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Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJanuary, February, March

🇫🇯 Suva

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

🇳🇿 Wellington

Best around January, February, March. Hottest in January (20°C), coldest lows in July (9°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Suva or Wellington warmer?

Suva is warmer overall, averaging about 11 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Suva or Wellington?

Suva is rainier — Wellington sees about 126 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Suva vs Wellington?

Suva is best around June, July, August; Wellington is best around January, February, March.

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