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Suva in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Suva in December and see if it is worth visiting.
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December

Weather in Suva in December 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Suva in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +27°C and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 29 rainy days with an average precipitation of 269 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+27°C
Avg. max. temperature
+21°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
269 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
2 ⛅️
Cloudy
29 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Suva has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Suva in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Suva for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in December is +28°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +29°C during the day and a minimum of +22°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 29% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +27°C.

Is Suva warm or cold in December?

Suva is typically warm in December.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +26°C to +27°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +24°C to +24°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how December is compared to other months in Suva:

Climate in Suva in December

Suva weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+26°C+27°C+28°C
Min. temperature
+20°C+21°C+22°C
Max. temperature
+30°C+31°C+33°C
Rainfall
206 mm269 mm308 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
83%83%84%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1009 HPa1007 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
322
Rainy days
262928
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting warmer as December arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +26°C to +27°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 206 mm to 269 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 83%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Suva in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Suva is gradually increasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Suva based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 84%, leading to total precipitation of around 172 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 24 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 26 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
December is one of the rainiest months in Suva, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Suva wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 90% chance of precipitation and 308 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 74% chance of precipitation and 101 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Suva?

This is the weather in Suva in December 2024:
1 December
☀️
+29°C
2 December
☁️
+29°C
3 December
🌧️
+29°C
4 December
🌧️
+29°C
5 December
🌧️
+29°C
6 December
☁️
+29°C
7 December
🌧️
+28°C
8 December
🌧️
+28°C
9 December
🌧️
+27°C
10 December
☁️
+27°C
11 December
☁️
+26°C
12 December
☁️
+27°C
13 December
☁️
+27°C
14 December
☁️
+27°C
15 December
🌧️
+27°C
16 December
🌧️
+27°C
17 December
🌧️
+28°C
18 December
🌧️
+27°C
19 December
🌧️
+27°C
20 December
🌧️
+28°C
21 December
🌧️
+28°C
22 December
🌧️
+28°C
23 December
☁️
+27°C
24 December
🌧️
+27°C
25 December
🌧️
+27°C
26 December
🌧️
+27°C
27 December
🌧️
+27°C
28 December
🌧️
+27°C
29 December
🌧️
+27°C
30 December
🌧️
+28°C
31 December
🌧️
+27°C
In December 2024 Suva had 1 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 22 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +28°C, with an absolute maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +26°C. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 57%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Suva climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Suva in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1994 (+25°C) and the highest in 2019 (+28°C). The driest year was 1987 with only 1597 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2024 with 3415 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Suva in December:

Is December a good time to visit Suva?

It’s always a good time to visit Suva, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Suva in December?

December is warm in Suva. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Suva rainy in December?

Suva is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Suva in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Suva in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Suva

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Suva, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.