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Suva Weather in September

Suva in September

The short of it: Suva in September averages a high of 27 °C (80 °F) and a low of 21 °C (70 °F), with 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain and about 12 h 1 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 27° · low 21° · rain 166 mm · daylight 12 h 1 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & August

Thirty years of records give Suva an average September high of 27°, a low of 21° and some 166 mm of rain. Much like August: highs about 27°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 166 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 1 min in mid-September, 31 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates September 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Suva runs cooler than most and about as wet in September. Lami, 3 km to the NNW, is 1° cooler by day.

September in Suva, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus August
1° warmer, 11 mm more rain
Versus October
1° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 1 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LamiCentral3 km NNW26°21°176 mm
NasinuCentral12 km NE27°21°170 mm
NavuaCentral29 km WSW27°21°141 mm
VailekaWestern89 km NNW28°22°129 mm
VatukoulaWestern93 km NW28°21°124 mm
LevukaEastern95 km E25°21°184 mm
SigatokaWestern97 km W28°20°94 mm
TavuaWestern98 km NW29°22°96 mm

The Almanac · Suva Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
September
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Much like August: highs about 27°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 166 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Suva by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°24°261 mm11 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦
February31°24°294 mm10 km/h12 h 43 min✦✦
March30°24°329 mm9 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦
April29°24°334 mm12 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦
May28°22°227 mm12 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦✦
June27°21°195 mm13 km/h11 h 3 min✦✦✦
July26°20°120 mm13 km/h11 h 8 min✦✦✦
August26°21°155 mm13 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦
September27°21°166 mm13 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
October28°22°204 mm13 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦
November29°23°179 mm12 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦✦
December30°24°262 mm13 km/h13 h 13 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Suva in September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Suva in September?

Days average 27 °C (80 °F) and nights 21 °C (70 °F), with about 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like August: highs about 27°, nights near 21°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 166 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Suva?

The Almanac gives September 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Suva in September?

In mid-September the sun is up for about 12 h 1 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 3 min in June to 13 h 13 min in December.

Does it snow in Suva in September?

Hardly — September nights average 21 °C (70 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Suva in September?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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The Editor’s Remark

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