Fiji Weather Forecast: Cloudy With Showers and Thunderstorms Across the Islands, Heavy Rain and Local Flood Risk in Low-Lying Areas

Weather Update
Straight from the crystal ball of the National Weather Forecasting Centre in Nadi, here’s what to expect as we journey through Thursday, March 5th, 2026.

Situation: We’ve got a moist easterly wind flow, which sounds fancy but basically means it’s going to be a bit sultry. Get ready for a game of rain hide-and-seek!

Forecast until midnight tomorrow for magnificent Fiji: Expect some cloudy periods putting on a dramatic show, with brief showers making surprise appearances in Serua-Namosi, Navua-Suva-Nausori, Tailevu-Naitasiri-Ra, Southern Bua, Cakaudrove, eastern Macuata, Taveuni, and the nearby smaller islands, along with Lau and Lomaiviti groups, Kadavu, and its little buddies. The rest of the places will enjoy pleasant weather, but don’t be surprised if the rain decides to crash your afternoon or evening gathering with a thunderstorm!

Keep your rain boots handy, especially if you live in low-lying areas – localised heavy falls may lead to flash flooding because Mother Nature loves a dramatic entrance.

The wind’s got a moderate easterly attitude today, and the seas are feeling moderately playful too.

Outlook for Saturday: It’s going to be déjà vu time, with cloudy periods and brief showers showing up again in familiar places like Serua-Namosi, Navua-Suva-Nausori, and friends. Fine weather will reign elsewhere, with afternoon or evening showers likely to interrupt your plans once more.

For the local hotspots:

Navua / Suva / Nausori:
– Prepare for some cloud action with brief showers.
– Today’s Max: a sizzling 31.
– Tomorrow: Min: 24, Max: 31.
– Saturday’s forecast: More clouds and brief showers – wash, rinse, repeat! Min: 24, Max: 31.

Natadradave/Korovou:
– Expect more cloud fun with brief showers.
– Today’s Max: 30.
– Tomorrow: Min: 24, Max: 31.
– Saturday: Cloudy shenanigans continue! Min: 24, Max: 31.

Sigatoka/Coral Coast:
– Partly fine weather with afternoon or evening showers trying to crash the fiesta, accompanied by the occasional boom and crash from thunderstorms.
– Today’s Max: 31.
– Tomorrow: Min: 25, Max: 32.
– Forecast for Saturday: Fine apart from more sneaky showers and the odd thunderstorm. Min: 24, Max: 32.

Nadi / Lautoka / Ba:
– Enjoy the sunshine with a side of afternoon or evening showers and maybe a low-key thunderstorm.
– Today’s Max: 32.
– Tomorrow: Min: 24, Max: 33.
– Saturday’s forecast: More of the same! Min: 24, Max: 33.

Tavua/Rakiraki:
– Sunshine lovers will be thrilled, but keep an umbrella handy for the afternoon escapades.
– Today’s Max: 33.
– Tomorrow: Min: 24, Max: 33.
– Saturday: Expect isolated showers. Min: 24, Max: 33.

Yasawa/Mamanuca group:
– We’re fine and dandy apart from an afternoon drizzle here and there.
– Today’s Max: 32.
– Tomorrow: Min: 25, Max: 32.
– Saturday: Just a casual day ahead, apart from a few isolated showers. Min: 24, Max: 32.

Labasa:
– Not to be outdone, expect fine weather with the possibility of some thunderous applause (a.k.a thunderstorms).
– Today’s Max: 33.
– Tomorrow: Min: 23, Max: 33.
– Saturday: Keep that umbrella close, it might rain! Min: 25, Max: 33.

Savusavu:
– More cloud cover with a chance of fleeting showers.
– Today’s Max: 32.
– Tomorrow: Min: 24, Max: 32.
– Saturday: Clouds are back for their encore! Min: 25, Max: 32.

Nabouwalu:
– Expect some cloud periods with a chance of showers, plus afternoon thunderstorms plucking their guitar solos.
– Today’s Max: 32.
– Tomorrow: Min: 24, Max: 32.
– Saturday: Rinse and repeat with cloudy periods. Min: 25, Max: 32.

Taveuni:
– Cloudy periods making their return, perfect for a cozy stay in.
– Today’s Max: 32.
– Tomorrow: Min: 25, Max: 32.
– Saturday: Cloudy moods persist. Min: 25, Max: 32.

Lau and Lomaiviti group:
– More cloud cover and brief showers will keep you guessing.
– Today’s Max: 31.
– Tomorrow: Min: 25, Max: 31.
– Saturday: More of the same cloudy charm! Min: 25, Max: 31.

Kadavu:
– Cloudy skies with the occasional splash of a shower.
– Today’s Max: 32.
– Tomorrow: Min: 25, Max: 32.
– Saturday: Our cloudy friends are sticking around! Min: 25, Max: 32.

Rotuma:
– No escaping the lingering moist easterly winds here. Prepare for cloudy periods with some showers!
– Today’s Max: 31.
– Tomorrow: Min: 25, Max: 31.
– Saturday: The clouds will keep their magical mystery show alive! Min: 25, Max: 31.

So, whatever your plans are, keep an umbrella close and embrace the unpredictability of our tropical paradise! Happy soaking or sunbathing!