Koro Island
Island Volcanic Fijian island with traditional villages
Koro Island lies in Fiji’s Lomaiviti group, ringed by reef and dotted with coastal villages. Travelers visit for scuba diving, reef fishing and village stays that showcase local Fijian life.
Koro Island is an inhabited volcanic island in Fiji’s Lomaiviti Group, in the Eastern Division of the country. It has traditional Fijian villages, inland ridges and surrounding coral reefs.
The island supports village life and small-scale agriculture and is visited for its reef diving and snorkeling opportunities. Marine environments and reef systems around the island attract visitors for underwater activities.
Koro sits in the central-south Pacific within Fiji’s archipelago of islands, east of the larger island of Viti Levu.
- Geography: Part of Fiji's Lomaiviti island group in the eastern central archipelago and of volcanic origin with fringing coral reefs.
Tips for Visiting Koro Island #
- Plan travel to Koro Island in Fiji during the dry season (roughly May-October) to avoid cyclonic weather and make inter‑island transfers more reliable.
- Arrange transport and stays through local operators or village hosts in advance-access is by scheduled inter‑island boat or chartered boat/plane and many aspects (homestays, dives, village visits) require prior coordination with local communities.
Best Time to Visit Koro Island #
Visit during Fiji's dry season (roughly May-October) for the most reliable weather and calmer seas.
Weather & Climate near Koro Island #
Koro Island's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 28°C. Heavy rainfall (3095 mm/year), wettest in March.
January
January is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (385 mm).
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February
February is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (291 mm).
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March
March is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 22°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (415 mm).
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April
April is warm with highs of 26°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (378 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 21°C. Heavy rain (249 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (160 mm).
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July
July is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (160 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (170 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 21°C. Heavy rain (218 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 21°C. Heavy rain (270 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (250 mm).