Western weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Western, Fiji. Like most weather services, we show Western at one spot: Lautoka, its largest city. At 10:30 AM local time it was cloudy and 27°C (81°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 95%
- Chance of rain
- 6%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Jan–Apr
About Lautoka weather
Is it raining in Lautoka right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 27° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Lautoka this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 28–29° and lows of 20–23°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Lautoka lately?
In the past 7 days, Lautoka had 1 rainy day and 2.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Lautoka?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Western weather by month
When is the best time to visit Western?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Western is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jan–Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 26°C (79°F) in July to 29°C (85°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in Western?
March is the wettest month, with about 280 mm (11.0 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 59 mm (2.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Western?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (85°F) and lows of 26°C (79°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F).
Does Western have a rainy season?
Yes. Dec–Apr is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jul is usually dry (under 60 mm).
How warm is the sea in Western?
The sea is warmest in February at about 31°C (88°F) and coolest in August at about 27°C (80°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Lautoka), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Western
Weather can differ a lot within Western: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.