Sigatoka weather in November
In November, Sigatoka sees average daytime highs of 27°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 116 mm of rain across 13.8 wet days and about 12.9 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 26% of the time in November, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 42 min at the start of November to 13 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Sigatoka's 7th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Sigatoka's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 27°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 116 mm
- 13.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 54 min
- 6:29 AM – 7:21 PM
- Cloud cover
- 62%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 17 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.29 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.9
- out of 10
Temperature in November
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month.
A typical November day in Sigatoka reaches about 27°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 3°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 25°C and 28°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs about 1°C warmer than October and about 1°C cooler than December.
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| Avg high (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 23 |
| 2 | 26 | 23 |
| 3 | 26 | 23 |
| 4 | 26 | 24 |
| 5 | 26 | 24 |
| 6 | 27 | 24 |
| 7 | 27 | 24 |
| 8 | 27 | 24 |
| 9 | 27 | 24 |
| 10 | 27 | 24 |
| 11 | 27 | 24 |
| 12 | 27 | 24 |
| 13 | 27 | 24 |
| 14 | 27 | 24 |
| 15 | 27 | 24 |
| 16 | 27 | 24 |
| 17 | 27 | 24 |
| 18 | 27 | 24 |
| 19 | 27 | 24 |
| 20 | 27 | 24 |
| 21 | 27 | 24 |
| 22 | 27 | 24 |
| 23 | 27 | 24 |
| 24 | 27 | 24 |
| 25 | 27 | 24 |
| 26 | 27 | 24 |
| 27 | 27 | 24 |
| 28 | 27 | 24 |
| 29 | 27 | 24 |
| 30 | 27 | 24 |
How November really feels in Sigatoka
Once humidity and wind are folded in, November 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.
November sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Sigatoka weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 6th-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 25° | 229 | 20.3 | 13 | 4.5 |
| Feb | 28° / 25° | 222 | 20.1 | 12.6 | 4.1 |
| Mar | 28° / 25° | 217 | 22.9 | 12.1 | 4.1 |
| Apr | 28° / 25° | 178 | 16.3 | 11.6 | 5.3 |
| May | 26° / 24° | 79 | 9.9 | 11.2 | 6.6 |
| Jun | 26° / 23° | 66 | 8 | 10.9 | 7.1 |
| Jul | 25° / 22° | 49 | 6.7 | 11 | 7.5 |
| Aug | 25° / 22° | 90 | 7.2 | 11.4 | 7.4 |
| Sep | 25° / 22° | 80 | 9.3 | 11.9 | 7.0 |
| Oct | 26° / 23° | 110 | 11.2 | 12.4 | 6.5 |
| Nov | 27° / 24° | 116 | 13.8 | 12.9 | 5.9 |
| Dec | 28° / 25° | 157 | 17 | 13.1 | 5.3 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 26% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 54%.
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| Clearer (%) | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 46 | 45 |
| Cloudier (%) | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 54 | 55 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51 | 49 |
| 2 | 51 | 49 |
| 3 | 51 | 49 |
| 4 | 51 | 49 |
| 5 | 49 | 51 |
| 6 | 49 | 51 |
| 7 | 48 | 52 |
| 8 | 47 | 53 |
| 9 | 46 | 54 |
| 10 | 46 | 54 |
| 11 | 44 | 56 |
| 12 | 44 | 56 |
| 13 | 44 | 56 |
| 14 | 43 | 57 |
| 15 | 44 | 56 |
| 16 | 44 | 56 |
| 17 | 44 | 56 |
| 18 | 44 | 56 |
| 19 | 44 | 56 |
| 20 | 45 | 55 |
| 21 | 45 | 55 |
| 22 | 46 | 54 |
| 23 | 47 | 53 |
| 24 | 47 | 53 |
| 25 | 47 | 53 |
| 26 | 48 | 52 |
| 27 | 48 | 52 |
| 28 | 48 | 52 |
| 29 | 46 | 54 |
| 30 | 45 | 55 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Sigatoka gets around 116 mm of rain over 13.8 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 46% and peaks near 50% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 40 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 50 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 40 |
| 2 | 41 |
| 3 | 42 |
| 4 | 42 |
| 5 | 43 |
| 6 | 44 |
| 7 | 44 |
| 8 | 45 |
| 9 | 45 |
| 10 | 45 |
| 11 | 45 |
| 12 | 46 |
| 13 | 46 |
| 14 | 46 |
| 15 | 46 |
| 16 | 46 |
| 17 | 46 |
| 18 | 46 |
| 19 | 46 |
| 20 | 46 |
| 21 | 46 |
| 22 | 46 |
| 23 | 47 |
| 24 | 47 |
| 25 | 47 |
| 26 | 48 |
| 27 | 48 |
| 28 | 49 |
| 29 | 50 |
| 30 | 50 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the oppressive band about 64% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 96% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Muggy (%) | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
| Oppressive (%) | 56 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 62 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 |
| Miserable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 7 | 35 | 56 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 | 6 | 34 | 58 | 1 |
| 3 | 1 | 6 | 33 | 59 | 1 |
| 4 | 1 | 6 | 32 | 60 | 1 |
| 5 | 1 | 6 | 32 | 60 | 1 |
| 6 | 1 | 5 | 31 | 62 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 | 5 | 31 | 62 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 | 5 | 30 | 63 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 | 5 | 30 | 62 | 2 |
| 10 | 0 | 4 | 30 | 64 | 2 |
| 11 | 0 | 4 | 29 | 65 | 2 |
| 12 | 0 | 4 | 29 | 65 | 2 |
| 13 | 0 | 4 | 29 | 65 | 2 |
| 14 | 0 | 4 | 29 | 65 | 2 |
| 15 | 0 | 4 | 29 | 64 | 3 |
| 16 | 0 | 4 | 29 | 64 | 3 |
| 17 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 66 | 3 |
| 18 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 66 | 3 |
| 19 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 65 | 4 |
| 20 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 66 | 4 |
| 21 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 66 | 4 |
| 22 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 66 | 5 |
| 23 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 66 | 5 |
| 24 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 66 | 6 |
| 25 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 66 | 6 |
| 26 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 67 | 6 |
| 27 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 68 | 7 |
| 28 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 69 | 7 |
| 29 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 70 | 7 |
| 30 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 71 | 7 |
Wind in November
Winds average 17 km/h in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 17 km/h on the calmest days to 19 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | light breeze |
| 2 | 18 | light breeze |
| 3 | 18 | light breeze |
| 4 | 18 | light breeze |
| 5 | 18 | light breeze |
| 6 | 18 | light breeze |
| 7 | 18 | light breeze |
| 8 | 18 | light breeze |
| 9 | 18 | light breeze |
| 10 | 18 | light breeze |
| 11 | 18 | light breeze |
| 12 | 18 | light breeze |
| 13 | 18 | light breeze |
| 14 | 18 | light breeze |
| 15 | 17 | light breeze |
| 16 | 17 | light breeze |
| 17 | 17 | light breeze |
| 18 | 17 | light breeze |
| 19 | 17 | light breeze |
| 20 | 17 | light breeze |
| 21 | 17 | light breeze |
| 22 | 17 | light breeze |
| 23 | 17 | light breeze |
| 24 | 17 | light breeze |
| 25 | 17 | light breeze |
| 26 | 17 | light breeze |
| 27 | 17 | light breeze |
| 28 | 17 | light breeze |
| 29 | 17 | light breeze |
| 30 | 17 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 12 h 42 min at the start of November to 13 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 6:33 AM to 6:29 AM, and sunset from 7:14 PM to 7:29 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:14 | 7:14 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:17 | 7:17 | 7:18 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:23 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:27 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:29 | 7:29 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.7 | 6:33 | 7:14 |
| 2 | 12.7 | 6:33 | 7:14 |
| 3 | 12.7 | 6:33 | 7:15 |
| 4 | 12.7 | 6:32 | 7:15 |
| 5 | 12.7 | 6:32 | 7:16 |
| 6 | 12.7 | 6:32 | 7:16 |
| 7 | 12.8 | 6:31 | 7:16 |
| 8 | 12.8 | 6:31 | 7:17 |
| 9 | 12.8 | 6:31 | 7:17 |
| 10 | 12.8 | 6:30 | 7:18 |
| 11 | 12.8 | 6:30 | 7:19 |
| 12 | 12.8 | 6:30 | 7:19 |
| 13 | 12.8 | 6:30 | 7:20 |
| 14 | 12.8 | 6:30 | 7:20 |
| 15 | 12.9 | 6:29 | 7:21 |
| 16 | 12.9 | 6:29 | 7:21 |
| 17 | 12.9 | 6:29 | 7:22 |
| 18 | 12.9 | 6:29 | 7:22 |
| 19 | 12.9 | 6:29 | 7:23 |
| 20 | 12.9 | 6:29 | 7:24 |
| 21 | 12.9 | 6:29 | 7:24 |
| 22 | 12.9 | 6:29 | 7:25 |
| 23 | 12.9 | 6:29 | 7:25 |
| 24 | 13.0 | 6:29 | 7:26 |
| 25 | 13.0 | 6:29 | 7:26 |
| 26 | 13.0 | 6:29 | 7:27 |
| 27 | 13.0 | 6:29 | 7:28 |
| 28 | 13.0 | 6:29 | 7:28 |
| 29 | 13.0 | 6:29 | 7:29 |
| 30 | 13.0 | 6:29 | 7:29 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 6.29 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.73 kWh/m² to a high of 6.41 kWh/m² in January across the year — November's 6.29 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.4 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Sigatoka
In November, Sigatoka sits inside its cyclone and rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Sigatoka sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Sigatoka's rainy season runs October–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is November a good time to visit Sigatoka?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a reasonable time to visit Sigatoka for sightseeing.
What to pack for Sigatoka in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Sigatoka sees daytime highs around 27°C and nights near 24°C. Pack rain gear and sun protection. Worth having: light clothes. About 14 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Sigatoka in November
The nearest coast averages about 27°C in November — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 13 km away) is warmest in March 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 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | 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 | Warm |
| Jun | 27 | Warm |
| Jul | 26 | Warm |
| Aug | 26 | Warm |
| Sep | 26 | Warm |
| Oct | 27 | Warm |
| Nov | 27 | Warm |
| Dec | 28 | Tropical |
UV index in Sigatoka in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Sigatoka peaks around February 13 at about 17 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near July 13 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 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 |
| 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 | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 15 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Where is Sigatoka?
Sigatoka sits at 18.1°S, 177.5°E, 6 m above sea level, in Fiji. The nearest listed city is Nadi, 39 km away.
Topography around Sigatoka
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Sigatoka.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Sigatoka has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 227 m around an average of 41 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 445 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,286 m.
The land around Sigatoka is covered by trees (48%) and grassland (40%) within 3 km, trees (46%) and water (41%) within 16 km, and water (59%) and trees (33%) 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 Sigatoka (-18.1431°, 177.5069°, elevation 6 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).