Fiji Climate
This month in numbers
Fiji experienced its 2nd warmest April on record, with an average temperature of 26°C, a significant 1.3°C above the 1961–1990 baseline. This follows a trend, as the February–April 2026 period also ranked as the 2nd warmest on record for Fiji, with an anomaly of +1°C. Globally, April 2026 was the 2nd warmest on record for land temperatures, with an anomaly of +1.1°C, mirroring Fiji's local warming.
What changed
The past three months (February–April 2026) have seen Fiji consistently warmer than average, with temperatures ranking among the highest in over eight decades of records. This regional warming aligns with the broader global picture, as global land temperatures for the same period also ranked as the 2nd warmest on record. Fiji's 1-month anomaly of +1.29°C places it 146th out of 234 regions globally, while its 3-month anomaly of +1.00°C ranks it 197th.
What’s driving change?
The warming trend in Fiji is significantly influenced by the evolving ENSO state. While the current ENSO state is Neutral, there is a high probability of a transition to El Niño conditions in the coming months, with an 82% chance for May-July and a 92% chance for June-August. El Niño typically brings warmer and drier conditions to the Southwest Pacific, including Fiji. This shift could exacerbate the already elevated temperatures. Additionally, Fiji experienced Tropical Cyclone Vaianu in early April 2026, which brought heavy rainfall and flooding to various parts of the country, displacing over 2,000 people and causing infrastructure damage. More information on ENSO can be found at ENSO tracker.
Looking ahead
With a strong likelihood of El Niño developing and persisting through early 2027, Fiji could experience below normal rainfall and an increased risk of dry conditions in the coming months, despite some lingering atmospheric effects from the recently ended La Niña phase that may bring wetter conditions to certain areas.
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Fiji
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Fiji changing?
Fiji is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The trend rate is shown as °C per decade in the headline panel; you can also see the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Fiji come from?
Climate data for Fiji comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Fiji climate data cover?
Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Fiji Fiji climate profile with temperature anomalies, rainfall (CRU TS), warm/wet-season shift analysis, CO₂ emissions (Our World in Data) and electricity generation mix — all vs the 1961–1990 baseline..
How often is the Fiji climate update refreshed?
The Fiji climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.