Rabi IslandAbout Rabi Island
Rabi Island is an island in Fiji’s Northern Division, located off the northern coast of Fiji’s larger islands in the Koro Sea. It is principally populated by the Banaban community, who were resettled there from Banaba (Ocean Island) in the central Pacific.
The island contains small villages, community facilities and areas of coconut and agricultural land; commercial tourism is limited compared with Fiji’s main resort areas. Local life on Rabi centers on community governance and subsistence and small-scale commercial activities.
Geographically, Rabi lies north of Fiji’s main islands and is accessible by boat from larger nearby islands and ports in the Northern Division. The island’s population and infrastructure reflect its village-based settlement pattern rather than large-scale tourist development.
- Banaban community: The island is primarily inhabited by the Banaban community, descendants of people relocated from Banaba (Ocean Island) in the central Pacific; local culture and governance reflect that history.
Best Time to Visit Rabi Island
Best visited in late spring and summer for birdlife and calmer seas; ferry services and guided walks typically run seasonally.
Weather & Climate near Rabi Island
Rabi Island's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 29°C. Heavy rainfall (2877 mm/year), wettest in March.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 24° - 29° | 27° | 315 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 25° - 29° | 27° | 273 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 24° - 29° | 27° | 374 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 24° - 28° | 26° | 332 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 23° - 27° | 25° | 233 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 23° - 26° | 25° | 173 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 22° - 26° | 24° | 137 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 22° - 25° | 24° | 154 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 22° - 26° | 24° | 152 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 23° - 27° | 25° | 212 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 24° - 28° | 26° | 262 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 24° - 29° | 26° | 260 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
How to Get to Rabi Island
Ramsey Island is reached by small boat from St David’s (St Davids) harbour on the Pembrokeshire coast. Scheduled wildlife boat trips and private charters operate seasonally (spring-autumn) and depend on local operators’ timetables and sea conditions.
Tips for Visiting Rabi Island
- Travel to Ramsey Island by ferry from St David's (Wales) - check seasonal schedules as services are weather-dependent.
- Bring binoculars for seabird colonies (razorbills, guillemots) and note that parts of the island are privately owned with restricted paths.
- Wear stout footwear for cliff-top walking; some trails are exposed and eroded.