Tavua recorded not a single day of measurable rainfall throughout October, while several other parts of Fiji experienced only one or two rain days as dry conditions continued across the country.
The Fiji Meteorological and Hydrological Services revealed this in its Fiji Climate Summary for October 2026, which highlighted widespread rainfall deficits across the country.
According to the report, Tavua recorded zero millimetres of rainfall during the entire month, making it the driest reporting station in Fiji.
Yaqara, Rarawai Mill in Ba and Yasawa-i-Rara recorded just one rain day each, while Lautoka Mill, Momi, Viwa and Nadi Airport experienced only two rain days throughout October.
The report revealed that 26 of the 27 reporting weather stations recorded well below normal rainfall, with only Monasavu falling into the below-normal category.
“Suppressed rainfall continued across the country, with rainfall ranging from well below to below normal,” the report stated.
“Stations that have reported in have mostly received less than half of its usual rainfall for October.”
The meteorological service said the prevailing dry conditions were typically associated with El Niño.
Nadi Airport recorded just 0.3 millimetres of rainfall for the entire month, while Yasawa-i-Rara received 0.4mm and Viwa recorded 0.6mm.
Rarawai Mill in Ba received 1.1mm, Lakeba recorded 1.9mm, while Keiyasi and Momi each received 2mm.
The report also confirmed that Nadi Airport, Viwa, Yasawa-i-Rara and Rotuma recorded their lowest October rainfall totals since observations began at their respective stations.
In contrast, Monasavu recorded the highest monthly rainfall total of 183.4mm and experienced 23 rain days.
Navua followed with 91mm over 21 rain days, while Koronivia recorded 76.8mm and 19 rain days.
Despite a low-pressure system affecting Fiji at the beginning of October, the report said no significant 24-hour rainfall events were recorded.
The highest daily rainfall was 33mm at RKS Lodoni on October 18.
The figures highlight the severity of the dry conditions, particularly in parts of the Western Division, where several locations went through almost the entire month without measurable rainfall.
