Labasa weather in May
In May, Labasa sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 90 mm of rain across 12.4 wet days and about 11.2 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 18% of the time in May, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 24 min at the start of May to 11 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Labasa's 4th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Labasa's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 90 mm
- 12.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 12 min
- 7:22 AM – 6:36 PM
- Cloud cover
- 65%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.6
- out of 10
Labasa is town in Fiji.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical May day in Labasa reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 29°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 1°C cooler than April and on par with June.
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| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 24 |
| 2 | 28 | 24 |
| 3 | 28 | 23 |
| 4 | 28 | 23 |
| 5 | 28 | 23 |
| 6 | 28 | 23 |
| 7 | 28 | 23 |
| 8 | 28 | 23 |
| 9 | 28 | 23 |
| 10 | 28 | 23 |
| 11 | 28 | 23 |
| 12 | 28 | 23 |
| 13 | 28 | 23 |
| 14 | 28 | 23 |
| 15 | 28 | 23 |
| 16 | 28 | 23 |
| 17 | 28 | 23 |
| 18 | 28 | 23 |
| 19 | 28 | 23 |
| 20 | 28 | 23 |
| 21 | 28 | 23 |
| 22 | 28 | 23 |
| 23 | 28 | 23 |
| 24 | 28 | 23 |
| 25 | 28 | 23 |
| 26 | 28 | 23 |
| 27 | 28 | 23 |
| 28 | 28 | 23 |
| 29 | 28 | 23 |
| 30 | 28 | 23 |
| 31 | 28 | 23 |
How May really feels in Labasa
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
May sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Labasa weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 8th-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 24° | 323 | 25.4 | 12.9 | 3.4 |
| Feb | 29° / 24° | 273 | 23.9 | 12.6 | 3.2 |
| Mar | 29° / 24° | 275 | 26.5 | 12.1 | 3.3 |
| Apr | 29° / 24° | 188 | 20.6 | 11.6 | 4.0 |
| May | 28° / 23° | 90 | 12.4 | 11.2 | 5.6 |
| Jun | 28° / 22° | 65 | 8.8 | 11 | 6.5 |
| Jul | 27° / 22° | 44 | 6.8 | 11.1 | 6.9 |
| Aug | 27° / 22° | 65 | 8.4 | 11.4 | 6.6 |
| Sep | 28° / 22° | 91 | 11.6 | 11.9 | 6.0 |
| Oct | 28° / 23° | 148 | 15.6 | 12.4 | 5.1 |
| Nov | 29° / 23° | 168 | 20.1 | 12.8 | 4.1 |
| Dec | 29° / 24° | 247 | 23.2 | 13 | 3.7 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 18% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 25% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 58%.
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| Clearer (%) | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 42 |
| Cloudier (%) | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 58 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42 | 58 |
| 2 | 42 | 58 |
| 3 | 43 | 57 |
| 4 | 43 | 57 |
| 5 | 43 | 57 |
| 6 | 43 | 57 |
| 7 | 43 | 57 |
| 8 | 44 | 56 |
| 9 | 44 | 56 |
| 10 | 44 | 56 |
| 11 | 43 | 57 |
| 12 | 43 | 57 |
| 13 | 43 | 57 |
| 14 | 42 | 58 |
| 15 | 43 | 57 |
| 16 | 43 | 57 |
| 17 | 43 | 57 |
| 18 | 42 | 58 |
| 19 | 42 | 58 |
| 20 | 43 | 57 |
| 21 | 43 | 57 |
| 22 | 42 | 58 |
| 23 | 42 | 58 |
| 24 | 42 | 58 |
| 25 | 42 | 58 |
| 26 | 41 | 59 |
| 27 | 41 | 59 |
| 28 | 42 | 58 |
| 29 | 42 | 58 |
| 30 | 41 | 59 |
| 31 | 42 | 58 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Labasa gets around 90 mm of rain over 12.4 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 41% and peaks near 56% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 56 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 50 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 56 |
| 2 | 54 |
| 3 | 53 |
| 4 | 52 |
| 5 | 50 |
| 6 | 49 |
| 7 | 47 |
| 8 | 46 |
| 9 | 45 |
| 10 | 43 |
| 11 | 42 |
| 12 | 41 |
| 13 | 40 |
| 14 | 39 |
| 15 | 38 |
| 16 | 37 |
| 17 | 37 |
| 18 | 36 |
| 19 | 36 |
| 20 | 35 |
| 21 | 35 |
| 22 | 35 |
| 23 | 34 |
| 24 | 34 |
| 25 | 34 |
| 26 | 35 |
| 27 | 35 |
| 28 | 35 |
| 29 | 35 |
| 30 | 36 |
| 31 | 36 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the oppressive band about 57% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 93% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Humid (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Muggy (%) | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| Oppressive (%) | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 58 | 58 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 |
| Miserable (%) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 67 | 14 |
| 2 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 67 | 13 |
| 3 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 66 | 13 |
| 4 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 66 | 12 |
| 5 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 66 | 11 |
| 6 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 65 | 11 |
| 7 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 64 | 10 |
| 8 | 0 | 4 | 23 | 64 | 9 |
| 9 | 0 | 5 | 23 | 63 | 9 |
| 10 | 0 | 6 | 24 | 62 | 8 |
| 11 | 0 | 6 | 25 | 61 | 8 |
| 12 | 0 | 7 | 26 | 60 | 7 |
| 13 | 0 | 8 | 27 | 58 | 7 |
| 14 | 0 | 8 | 28 | 58 | 6 |
| 15 | 0 | 9 | 29 | 56 | 6 |
| 16 | 0 | 9 | 30 | 56 | 5 |
| 17 | 0 | 9 | 31 | 55 | 5 |
| 18 | 0 | 10 | 32 | 54 | 4 |
| 19 | 0 | 10 | 33 | 53 | 4 |
| 20 | 0 | 10 | 34 | 52 | 4 |
| 21 | 0 | 10 | 35 | 52 | 3 |
| 22 | 0 | 10 | 35 | 52 | 3 |
| 23 | 0 | 9 | 36 | 52 | 3 |
| 24 | 0 | 9 | 37 | 52 | 2 |
| 25 | 1 | 9 | 37 | 51 | 2 |
| 26 | 1 | 8 | 37 | 52 | 2 |
| 27 | 1 | 8 | 38 | 51 | 2 |
| 28 | 1 | 8 | 38 | 51 | 2 |
| 29 | 1 | 7 | 38 | 52 | 2 |
| 30 | 1 | 7 | 38 | 52 | 2 |
| 31 | 1 | 7 | 38 | 52 | 2 |
Wind in May
Winds average 11 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 10 km/h on the calmest days to 12 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 11 | calm |
| 13 | 11 | calm |
| 14 | 11 | calm |
| 15 | 11 | calm |
| 16 | 11 | calm |
| 17 | 11 | calm |
| 18 | 11 | calm |
| 19 | 11 | calm |
| 20 | 11 | calm |
| 21 | 11 | calm |
| 22 | 11 | calm |
| 23 | 11 | calm |
| 24 | 11 | calm |
| 25 | 11 | calm |
| 26 | 11 | calm |
| 27 | 11 | calm |
| 28 | 11 | calm |
| 29 | 11 | calm |
| 30 | 11 | calm |
| 31 | 12 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 11 h 24 min at the start of May to 11 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 18 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 7:17 AM to 7:27 AM, and sunset from 6:42 PM to 6:33 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:17 | 7:18 | 7:18 | 7:18 | 7:18 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:23 | 7:23 | 7:23 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:27 | 7:27 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.4 | 7:17 | 6:42 |
| 2 | 11.4 | 7:18 | 6:42 |
| 3 | 11.4 | 7:18 | 6:41 |
| 4 | 11.4 | 7:18 | 6:41 |
| 5 | 11.4 | 7:18 | 6:40 |
| 6 | 11.4 | 7:19 | 6:40 |
| 7 | 11.3 | 7:19 | 6:39 |
| 8 | 11.3 | 7:19 | 6:39 |
| 9 | 11.3 | 7:20 | 6:38 |
| 10 | 11.3 | 7:20 | 6:38 |
| 11 | 11.3 | 7:20 | 6:38 |
| 12 | 11.3 | 7:20 | 6:37 |
| 13 | 11.3 | 7:21 | 6:37 |
| 14 | 11.3 | 7:21 | 6:36 |
| 15 | 11.2 | 7:21 | 6:36 |
| 16 | 11.2 | 7:22 | 6:36 |
| 17 | 11.2 | 7:22 | 6:36 |
| 18 | 11.2 | 7:22 | 6:35 |
| 19 | 11.2 | 7:23 | 6:35 |
| 20 | 11.2 | 7:23 | 6:35 |
| 21 | 11.2 | 7:23 | 6:34 |
| 22 | 11.2 | 7:24 | 6:34 |
| 23 | 11.2 | 7:24 | 6:34 |
| 24 | 11.2 | 7:24 | 6:34 |
| 25 | 11.1 | 7:25 | 6:34 |
| 26 | 11.1 | 7:25 | 6:34 |
| 27 | 11.1 | 7:26 | 6:33 |
| 28 | 11.1 | 7:26 | 6:33 |
| 29 | 11.1 | 7:26 | 6:33 |
| 30 | 11.1 | 7:27 | 6:33 |
| 31 | 11.1 | 7:27 | 6:33 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 4 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.68 kWh/m² to a high of 5.47 kWh/m² in November across the year — May's 4 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 18 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 19 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 20 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 21 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 22 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 23 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 24 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 25 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 26 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 27 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 28 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 29 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 30 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 31 | 3.8 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Labasa
None of Labasa's seasonal hazards are active in May. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Labasa sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Labasa's rainy season runs October–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Labasa?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a reasonable time to visit Labasa for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Labasa in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Labasa sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear. About 12 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Labasa in May
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in May — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in February at about 29°C and coldest in August near 26°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Tropical |
| Feb | 29 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 28 | Tropical |
| Jun | 27 | Warm |
| Jul | 27 | Warm |
| Aug | 26 | Warm |
| Sep | 27 | Warm |
| Oct | 27 | Warm |
| Nov | 28 | Warm |
| Dec | 28 | Tropical |
UV index in Labasa in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Labasa peaks around February 14 at about 17 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 21 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 16 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Extreme |
| Feb | 17 | Extreme |
| Mar | 16 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 14 | Extreme |
| Oct | 15 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Where is Labasa?
Labasa sits at 16.4°S, 179.4°E, 5 m above sea level, in Fiji. The nearest listed city is Levuka, 182 km away.
Topography around Labasa
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Labasa.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Labasa has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 135 m around an average of 17 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 705 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 953 m.
The land around Labasa is covered by grassland (33%) and trees (30%) within 3 km, trees (49%), water (23%) and grassland (20%) within 16 km, and water (68%) and trees (26%) within 80 km.
Fiji travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type I
- 240 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 41% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $6,642
- 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 42%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 2.1
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 13.5
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Labasa (-16.4332°, 179.3645°, elevation 5 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).