Nadi, Fiji: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Airport town and the entry point to the western islands. Best for: transit stays, families.
The best months for vitamin D in Nadi are April to October, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from November to March.
Nadi month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Bad weather | 7.6 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 30°C | 25/30 |
| February | Bad weather | 7.7 h | 8.6 | 6 min | 30°C | 27/30 |
| March | Bad weather | 6.7 h | 7.2 | 7 min | 30°C | 24/30 |
| April | Excellent | 7.5 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 31°C | 11/30 |
| May | Good | 6.4 h | 6.1 | 9 min | 30°C | 12/30 |
| June | Good | 6.3 h | 5.7 | 9 min | 28°C | 7/30 |
| July | Good | 6.1 h | 5.7 | 9 min | 28°C | 6/30 |
| August | Excellent | 6.8 h | 6.9 | 8 min | 28°C | 10/30 |
| September | Excellent | 7.7 h | 8.0 | 7 min | 29°C | 10/30 |
| October | Excellent | 7.9 h | 8.5 | 6 min | 30°C | 11/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 8.3 h | 8.8 | 6 min | 31°C | 21/30 |
| December | Bad weather | 8.0 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 31°C | 21/30 |
Sun window is the number of hours a day with UV Index 2.5 or higher. Full dose is the minutes at midday for about 1,000 IU of vitamin D with a quarter of the body bare, for skin type III. Rainy days are days with at least 1 mm out of 30.
What to expect in Nadi
Airport town and the entry point to the western islands. A dry season from May to October and a wetter, hotter season from November to April, with cyclone risk. Resorts are often on separate islands and reached by boat.
In Nadi afternoon highs average from 28°C in August to 31°C in April. The wettest month is February (about 27 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is July (6). Midday UV peaks at 8.8 in November, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
Transit hub near the main airport (Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Questions about Nadi
When is the best time to visit Nadi for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Nadi are April to October, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Nadi?
Afternoon highs average from 28°C in August to 31°C in April. The wettest month is February, with about 27 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Nadi?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from November to March.