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.

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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.
Koro Island
Koro Island, Lomaiviti Province, Fiji
-17.3042, 179.4033

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.

Dry season (best time)
May-October · 24-29°C (75-84°F)
Lower rainfall, calmer seas and more reliable conditions for beach activities, snorkeling and island travel.
Wet season (more rain, cyclone risk)
November-April · 25-31°C (77-88°F)
Warmer and wetter with a higher chance of heavy showers and occasional tropical cyclones-travel plans can be disrupted.

Weather & Climate near Koro Island #

Climate

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.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
28°
Warmest Month
20°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (385 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
23° 27°

Weather

385 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (291 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
23° 28°

Weather

291 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 22°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (415 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
23° 27°

Weather

415 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is warm with highs of 26°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (378 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
22° 26°

Weather

378 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 21°C. Heavy rain (249 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
21° 25°

Weather

249 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (160 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
21° 24°

Weather

160 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
20° 23°

Weather

149 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (160 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
20° 23°

Weather

160 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (170 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
20° 24°

Weather

170 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 21°C. Heavy rain (218 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
21° 25°

Weather

218 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 21°C. Heavy rain (270 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
21° 26°

Weather

270 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (250 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
22° 27°

Weather

250 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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