Fiji - when to go?

[Defman]

Are there times that are better than others? Are they much better, or just a little better?

[oddbod]

May to October are probably the best. Stay away from the wet season which used to be around Feb. Other than that it probably depends on where you go and what you want to see, as some things are seasonal. Did it as a winter getaway years ago with the kids.

[ParrotheadDiver]

We just got back from a week aboard the Nai'a this past Saturday...the weather was perfect...the diving was great.....saw Manta's on my birthday

[Travelnsj]

Originally Posted by ParrotheadDiver

We just got back from a week aboard the Nai'a this past Saturday...the weather was perfect...the diving was great.....saw Manta's on my birthday

Ahhhh...a trip report????

[chinacat46]

I dove Fiji in Sept of 2006 for a week. Weather was nice water was mid 70's used a 5mm suit all week. Was on the Fiji Aggressor.

[Travelnsj]

Originally Posted by chinacat46

I dove Fiji in Sept of 2006 for a week. Weather was nice water was mid 70's used a 5mm suit all week. Was on the Fiji Aggressor.

Mid 70's yikes

[chinacat46]

You got to realize that Sept is the end of their "winter".

[Reg]

We were in the South of Fiji in April 08 and water temp was about 30 degrees celisus with 20m Vis. No rain and sunshine every day. Only needed 3mm.

[azdiver]

I've been there twice...during early spring (March) when I dove Bequa and summer (late June) when I dove the Somosomo Straights and weather was great both times. I was told that the water might be chilly (as in mid-70's) but the water temp was about 80 both times. Brought a 1.5/2 mm with me both times and never needed it. Used a lycra skin suit and never got cold.

Absolutely love Fiji and am trying to get a group back out there next summer pending on prices.

[Rocky Heap]

Even with "crap" weather, YOU'RE STILL DIVING FIJI!!!!!!!!

I've been fortunate to visit 3 times in 5 years. Get out of Nadi as quick as you can. Anywhere along the southern main island coral coast is so so diving, Beqa Lagoon is great, and Taveuni was fantastic.

I really liked Kulu Bay resort on Beqa island, $999 for a weeks stay room and food, upscale with only 7-8 bures that are 1200 square foot each but affordable. Kinda like a 5 star resort with a Gilligans island feel.