Matagi IslandMatagi Island at a Glance
Tips for Visiting Matagi Island
- Book transfers through Savusavu well in advance - Matagi is a private island resort and most visitors arrive by scheduled seaplane or boat from Savusavu, so coordinating times with the resort prevents long waits and missed connections.
- Plan water activities for first thing in the morning when winds tend to be light and visibility for snorkeling is best; the reef and drop-offs are at their clearest before afternoon chop increases.
- If you want quieter time on the beaches and priority for guided snorkel/diving trips, consider staying overnight rather than taking a day visit - the island operates at low capacity and day trips can cluster around the same transfer times.
Things to Do
Nearby Attractions to Matagi Island
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Matagi Island
Best visited in Fiji's dry season (May-October) for calmer seas, lower rainfall and easier access to water activities.
Dry season
May-October · 22-28°C
Calmer seas, lower rainfall and better conditions for snorkeling, beach time and boat transfers.
Wet season / cyclone season
November-April · 25-31°C
Warmer, more humid with heavier rains and a higher chance of tropical storms-some services may be disrupted.
Weather & Climate near Matagi Island
Climate
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (2420 mm/year), wettest in March.
Air Quality:
AQI 24
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 25° - 29° | 27° | 304 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 26° - 30° | 28° | 276 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 25° - 30° | 28° | 315 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 25° - 29° | 27° | 283 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 24° - 28° | 26° | 162 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 24° - 27° | 26° | 131 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 23° - 26° | 25° | 121 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 23° - 26° | 25° | 117 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 23° - 27° | 25° | 133 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 24° - 27° | 26° | 166 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 25° - 28° | 26° | 176 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 25° - 29° | 27° | 236 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |