Fiji Climate
This month in numbers
Fiji experienced its 2nd warmest April on record, with an average temperature of 26°C, marking an anomaly of +1.3°C above the 1961–1990 baseline. This follows a trend of unusually high temperatures, as the February–April 2026 period also ranked as the 2nd warmest on record, at 26.15°C, or +1°C above average. Globally, April 2026 was the 2nd warmest April for land temperatures, with an anomaly of +1.1°C.
What changed
Fiji's recent warmth is part of a broader trend, with the latest full year (2025) being the warmest on record at 25.11°C. The long-term trend shows a warming of +0.81°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. The country's 1-month temperature anomaly of +1.29°C places it 153rd globally, while its 3-month anomaly of +1.00°C ranks it 189th. The region has also been experiencing significant marine heatwaves, with sea surface temperatures around Fiji between two and three degrees Celsius above normal as of January 21, 2026, raising concerns for coral reefs and marine life.
What’s driving change?
The warming trend in Fiji is influenced by the broader , where tropical regions are experiencing significant temperature increases. The current ENSO state is Neutral, with an anomaly of +0.11°C for February-April 2026. However, El Niño conditions, which typically bring warmer and drier weather to Fiji, are forecast to become dominant from May to July 2026, with a 61% probability, increasing to 87% by July-September 2026. This follows a period where El Niño-induced drought conditions have already affected many communities in Fiji, leading to crop losses and water shortages. Additionally, Fiji was impacted by Tropical Cyclone Vaianu in early April 2026, which brought heavy rainfall and flooding to several areas, displacing over 2,000 people. The ongoing marine heatwave, with sea surface temperatures 2-3°C above normal, has led to a Coral Bleaching Outlook – Alert Level 2 being issued by the Fiji Meteorological Service, indicating a high risk of coral bleaching. More information on ENSO can be found at ENSO tracker and on extreme weather at Extreme Weather tracker.
Looking ahead
El Niño conditions are expected to strengthen in the coming months, which typically brings warmer and drier conditions to Fiji.
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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.