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Sigatoka

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Updated Monday, October 19, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Sigatoka month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Sigatoka are typically June, July and September, with average daytime highs around 27–27°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), August the coldest (average low 22°C), and March the wettest (about 284 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January29.424.328210.5
February29.724.62839.9
March29.324.22849.1
April29.024.11449.8
May27.823.1769.3
June27.022.2719.4
July26.721.8479.6
August26.321.5989.4
September27.122.05610.4
October28.022.711210.1
November28.623.313710.6
December29.024.122810.3

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Past and future events in Sigatoka

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Upcoming

  1. The PPA 33rd Annual Conference and Trade Exhibition

    Hosted by Energy Fiji Limited at Shangri-La Resort, Sigatoka.

Past · documented context

Previously

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Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Iliesa Delana

    Fiji's and the South Pacific's first gold medalist in the Paralympic Games (2012), born in Sigatoka.

Historical figures

  • Maele Latemai

    Tongan warrior and chief associated with the hilltop fortress at Tavuni in Sigatoka.

Local business and employers

  • Pacific Green Industries (Fiji) Limited

    The international headquarters of Pacific Green Industries (Fiji) Limited is located in Sigatoka.

Newspapers and local media

No local newspaper or media outlet has passed the source checks for Sigatoka yet.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Kula Eco Park

    Wikidata places this site in Sigatoka. Zoo in Sigatoka, Fiji.

  • Warwick Fiji

    Wikidata places this site in Sigatoka. Resort in Fiji Coral Coast.

  • Lancaster Press Fiji

    Wikidata places this site in Sigatoka. Artist Residencies.

  • Sigatoka Sand Dunes

    Major tourist attraction near Kulukulu village, two kilometres northwest of Sigatoka.

  • Tavuni Hill Fort

    Historical landmark and hilltop fortress located in Sigatoka.

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01 · Overview

Sigatoka, in brief

Sigatoka is a town in Fiji located on the island of Viti Levu at the mouth of the Sigatoka River. Situated in the Western administrative division, the urban centre serves the province of Nadroga-Navosa and recorded a population of 17,622 residents at the 2017 census.

Daily movement throughout the urban area links agricultural production with the regional tourism belt. The surrounding valley functions as Fiji's Salad Bowl, yielding high volumes of vegetables, fruits, and spices that move through local markets and transport routes. Concurrently, the municipal center operates as a vital service hub for workers, farmers, and hotel staff connected to the Coral Coast's resorts and leading hotels. Public transit, retail trade, and administrative functions support this constant circulation between inland farming districts and coastal employment zones.

Urban landmarks anchor the daily landscape. An ornate Hare Krishna temple stands across the skyline, while public services, schools, and the Sigatoka Sub-Divisional Hospital serve the surrounding population. Daily routines bridge educational institutions like the Sigatoka Methodist Primary School and administrative governance overseen by appointed special administrators.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sigatoka

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01 · Q&A

Where is Sigatoka located and what are its coordinates?

Sigatoka is situated in Fiji at geographic coordinates -18.1431, 177.5069, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Sigatoka?

Sigatoka has a recorded population of approximately 17,622 and observes the Pacific/Fiji time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Sigatoka?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Sigatoka include EN-FJ, FJ, with FJD used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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