Fiji Weather Update: Trough Brings Widespread Showers, Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain with Flood Risk

Weather Update

Good morning, Fiji! It’s Sunday, January 11, 2026, and we’ve got a surprise party going on in the atmosphere. A hefty trough of low pressure (not to be confused with the low pressure your friends put on you to go out) is chilling over southern Fiji, inviting some friends in the form of clouds and showers to dance not just in one area, but all across our island paradise. Expect this weather party to follow along as the trough shuffles northward over the next few days.

Today’s forecast for the Fiji group until midnight tonight: Brace yourself for occasional showers and the possibility of a few impromptu thunderstorms. Areas around Navua, Suva, Nausori, Serua, Namosi, Tailevu North, Naitasiri, Ra, and a few more need to prepare for some heavy falls—think of it as the sky’s way of giving you an unexpected shower without a fancy hotel involved. Rain will increase later on, so it might be a good idea to keep your umbrella handy, unless you want to start a new trend of soggy fashion.

For those in Navua, Suva, and Nausori: It’s looking like a thunderstorm buffet. With a minimum of 24°C and a toasty maximum of 30°C, you might want to carry an umbrella that doubles as a sunshade.

And don’t think the fun ends there! Tomorrow, prepare for even more excitement with occasional rain and maybe a few dramatic lightning shows over the same areas mentioned above. It’s basically Mother Nature’s way of providing entertainment!

Now for some more specifics:
– Nadi, Lautoka, Ba: Expect cloudy periods, a sprinkle of showers, and the chance of a storm putting on a little theatrical display in the afternoon. Min: 23°C, Max: 31°C.
– If you’re in Labasa or Savusavu, pack your rain boots—showers and thunderstorms with some heavy falls are on the menu too.
– Over on Rotuma, the weather isn’t slacking either—occasional showers and the possibility of thunderstorms will keep things lively.

Just a heads-up: If the rain gets a little too excited, we could see some isolated heavy falls that might lead to flash flooding, so keep an eye on those low-lying areas so you don’t get swept away in a river of surprise!

So gear up, stay dry, and remember to embrace the unpredictability—that’s just part of the charm of living in beautiful Fiji!