Weather Update
Issued from the National Weather Forecasting Centre Nadi
at 5:30 am on Monday, June 16, 2025
Good morning, weather adventurers! Hold onto your hats because we’ve got a little weather drama unfolding southwest of Fiji. A weak trough of low pressure, which sounds fancy but is basically a slightly grumpy cloud formation, is shuffling its way northeast towards our lovely islands. It’s set to throw a splash of showers our way starting this afternoon, particularly aiming for the southwestern parts of the group. Just when you thought you might escape, it’ll move eastward, making its presence known on Tuesday. But don’t worry; by late Tuesday, this moody trough should have cleared off to the northeast, leaving us all in peace.
Now, let’s chat about what to expect before the day is done:
Today, we can expect some clouds to take center stage with a sprinkling of showers, particularly over the southern and interior regions of Viti Levu (think of a wet quick trip from Momi to Suva). Kadavu and the Moala group will also see some action from those rain clouds. The rest of Viti Levu will be partly cloudy with just a few petite rain showers making cameo appearances. Elsewhere? Mainly fine weather will be giving us the thumbs up! Nights will be cool, perfect for cozying up with a book or some hot cocoa.
As for the winds, they’ll be making themselves known from the south-southwest, giving you a refreshing breeze that could even boost the kite-flying potential. The seas are moderate to rough, so if you’re planning a boat trip, maybe leave the fishing gear at home for today!
Looking ahead to Tuesday, it looks like the clouds will still be lurking around, especially over Vanua Levu, Taveuni, Lau, and Lomaiviti groups. Southern and interior parts of Viti Levu will experience brief showers and clouds that just can’t seem to decide whether to stay or go. The rest of the islands? Mainly fine and fabulous! And don’t forget, nights will continue to be cool — a great excuse to wear that charming sweater you’ve been saving.
Now, let’s take a peek at the regional forecast:
For Navua, Suva, and Nausori: Expect a bit of a cloudy party with some showers. Bring a light jacket for the cooler night conditions.
For Sigatoka and the Coral Coast: They’ll see some cloudy moods with showers, same as before.
For Nadi, Lautoka, and Ba: Partly cloudy skies with just a few drops. They’ll be fine, but keep it cool at night.
For Tavua and Rakiraki: The clouds will play nice with a few sprinkles, but fear not — cool nights await.
For Yasawa/Mamanuca: Partly cloudy with the occasional shower before settling into some splendidly cool night air.
For Labasa: Enjoy predominantly fine weather, but keep that night cool!
For Savusavu: Partly cloudy with the promise of a few fleeting showers.
For the Lau and Lomaiviti groups: Rain clouds may feel like crashing the party again, but hey, cool nights still reign supreme.
For Kadavu: Expect a bit of a cloudy show with some showers. There’s nothing like a cool night to round things off.
For Rotuma: Mainly fine — lucky you! Just watch out for those moderate easterly winds!
So, keep your umbrellas handy just in case the clouds decide to rain down on our parade while we enjoy the cooler temperatures at night. Stay clever, stay dry, and may your coffee be strong!
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