Nadi
Nadi is where most air travelers land in Fiji. It is also a center of Hinduism, with a wide choice of hotels and motels.
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Nadi is the third-largest city in Fiji, on the western side of Viti Levu, the main island. Most air travelers to Fiji land at Nadi International Airport, the country's largest airport, about 9 km from the town. The capital, Suva, lies on the opposite side of the island. Tourism and sugar cane are the main economic activities. Nadi is pronounced roughly 'nan-DEE'.
Its people are mixed: Indo-Fijians, Indigenous Fijians, other Asian residents and many foreign tourists. A large Indo-Fijian community makes Nadi a center of Hinduism in Fiji, and Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple, described as the largest Hindu temple in the Southern Hemisphere, draws pilgrims. Nadi has the highest concentration of hotels and motels in Fiji, so accommodation choice is wide. The climate is tropical and hot all year, with a dry season in July and August. Nadi gets much less rain than Suva.
Nadi in five
- Stay near the ferry if you land lateIsland boats leave Port Denarau in the morning. If your flight lands in the evening, spend the night in Nadi or on Denarau and board the next day.
- Use metered or prepaid taxisTaxis wait outside Nadi Airport; Denarau is about 20–30 minutes away. Agree the fare or check the meter is running before you set off.
- Cover up at the temple and in villagesAt the Hindu temple and in villages, cover shoulders and knees and remove your hat. In a village, ask before taking photos.
- Carry cash for the islandsATMs are easy to find in Nadi and at Denarau but rare or absent on the islands. Take out Fijian dollars before you sail.
Need to know
- Airport
- Nadi International (NAN), about 20–30 min to Denarau
- Getting there
- Direct flights from Australia, New Zealand and the US West Coast
- Getting around
- Taxis and local buses; drive on the left
- Best base
- Denarau for the ferries, Wailoaloa Beach for budget stays
- Time needed
- 1–2 nights between flights and boats
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryRain26 rainy daysHigh30°Low24°Hot, wet, cyclonesJanuaryRain
Poor
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 496 mm
- Rainy days
- 26
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, wet, cyclones
- FebruaryRain25 rainy daysHigh30°Low24°Wettest, cyclonesFebruaryRain
Poor
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 516 mm
- Rainy days
- 25
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wettest, cyclones
- MarchRain28 rainy daysHigh29°Low24°Wet, cyclone riskMarchRain
Poor
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 481 mm
- Rainy days
- 28
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet, cyclone risk
- AprilRain19 rainy daysHigh29°Low23°Rain easingAprilRain
Mixed
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 262 mm
- Rainy days
- 19
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rain easing
- MayPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh28°Low22°DrierMayPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 105 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Drier
- JunePartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh27°Low21°Dry, coolerJunePartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 65 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, cooler
- JulyPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh27°Low20°Dry, busyJulyPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 53 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, busy
- AugustPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh27°Low20°Dry, breezyAugustPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 104 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, breezy
- SeptemberPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh28°Low20°Dry, clearSeptemberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 67 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, clear
- OctoberRain17 rainy daysHigh29°Low22°Warm, dryOctoberRain
Mixed
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 164 mm
- Rainy days
- 17
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, dry
- NovemberRain21 rainy daysHigh29°Low23°Hot, rains startNovemberRain
Mixed
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 231 mm
- Rainy days
- 21
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, rains start
- DecemberRain23 rainy daysHigh29°Low23°Hot, wetDecemberRain
Poor
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 370 mm
- Rainy days
- 23
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, wet
Average daily high and low in Nadi, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Nadi
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
22
- Feels like
- 24°
- Humidity
- 85%
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 51%
Nadi
08:05 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today30°22°51%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 30°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 51%.
- Wed29°23°22%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 22%.
- Thu31°22°43%Thursday: Cloudy. High 31°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 43%.
- Fri30°22°62%Friday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 62%.
- Sat31°20°35%Saturday: Drizzle. High 31°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 35%.
- Sun30°20°49%Sunday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 49%.
Updated 03:46 AM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 2.245 FJD
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- LautokaCheck the drive time before you goFiji's second-largest city, north of Nadi, with a port and a market.
- Sigatoka Sand DunesCheck the drive time before you goSand dunes and coastal views on the road south-east of Nadi.
- Mamanuca IslandsCheck boat times with the operatorBoat day trips for snorkelling and resort beaches, leaving from Port Denarau.
- SuvaA long drive, so plan an overnightFiji's capital, on the wetter south-east coast, with markets and the Fiji Museum.
Before you go to Nadi
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Rules for Nadi, checked
- Check whether your passport allows visa-free entry to Fiji and what passport validity you need on fiji.travel before you fly.Source
- Declare all food, plant and animal products on your arrival card. Biosecurity officers check bags at Nadi airport, and undeclared items can be confiscated.
- Remove your shoes and cover your shoulders and knees before entering Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple in Nadi.
- Fiji drives on the left. Check that your home licence is valid for driving in Fiji before you rent a car.
Plan around Nadi
Islands, entry rules, cash and cyclone season
Read the guideMamanuca IslandsClosest lagoons, under an hour by boat
Read the guideYasawa IslandsLodges and villages up the chain
Read the guideEntry rules for FijiWhat to sort before the flight to Nadi
Read the guideConnectivity in FijiSIM or eSIM at the airport or before you fly
Read the guideNadi FAQ
Is it worth staying in Nadi?
For a night or two, yes, mostly for convenience. Stay longer only for day trips such as the Sabeto mud pools or the Garden of the Sleeping Giant.
How do I get from Nadi Airport to Port Denarau?
By taxi or a resort transfer, about 20–30 minutes. Some ferry operators include hotel pickups in Nadi and Denarau with the boat ticket.
When is cyclone season in Fiji?
From about November to April. Storms are not constant, but boats and flights can be cancelled at short notice, so buy insurance that covers delays.
What is there to do in Nadi besides the airport?
The Sri Siva Subramaniya temple, the Sabeto mud pools and hot springs, and the Garden of the Sleeping Giant fill a spare day. A half day covers the temple and the garden; the mud pools suit an afternoon.
Should I stay in Denarau or in Nadi town?
Denarau suits an early boat because the ferries leave from its marina, but it is a resort enclave with higher prices. The town side and Wailoaloa Beach cost less and need a taxi on the morning you sail.