Fiji (Viti Levu) in September

May through October delivers the best weather — less rain, lower humidity, and trade winds that actually cool things down. Temperatures hover around 26°C (79°F), perfect for hiking interior trails or exploring Suva without melting. This dry season also brings the best surfing conditions. Southern hemisphere winter swells march up from Antarctica, creating consistent waves along the Coral Coast. Water temperatures stay warm year-round at 25-27°C (77-81°F). But here's the thing about Fiji's wet season (November to April): it's not constant rain. You get intense downpours for an hour, then brilliant sunshine. The landscape turns impossibly green, waterfalls run full, and you'll have beaches mostly to yourself. Hotel rates drop by 30-40% too. Cyclone season technically runs December through April, but major storms only hit every few years. Most tropical depressions just bring extra rain and wind. Avoid school holidays if you can — Australian and New Zealand families flood the resorts during their summer break (December-January) and winter holidays (July). Book accommodations well ahead for those periods, and expect crowds at popular beaches.