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Koro Island

Island

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 essentials

Address: Koro Island, Lomaiviti Province, Fiji

About Koro Island

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.
When to Go

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.

Air Quality: AQI 20 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
28°
Warmest Month
20°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 23° - 27° 25° 385 mm - - 3.5 m/s - -
February - 23° - 28° 25° 291 mm - - 3.4 m/s - -
March - 23° - 27° 25° 415 mm - - 3.3 m/s - -
April - 22° - 26° 24° 378 mm - - 3.5 m/s - -
May - 21° - 25° 23° 249 mm - - 3.7 m/s - -
June - 21° - 24° 22° 160 mm - - 3.7 m/s - -
July - 20° - 23° 22° 149 mm - - 3.8 m/s - -
August - 20° - 23° 22° 160 mm - - 3.8 m/s - -
September - 20° - 24° 22° 170 mm - - 3.8 m/s - -
October - 21° - 25° 23° 218 mm - - 3.8 m/s - -
November - 21° - 26° 24° 270 mm - - 3.9 m/s - -
December - 22° - 27° 25° 250 mm - - 3.8 m/s - -