Weather & climate · Honiara
Best Time to Visit Solomon Islands
June to October
The best time to visit the Solomon Islands is June to October, when daytime highs in Honiara are around 27–28°C. February to May and November are also a good time to go. December is the warmest month (29°C by day), August the coldest (24°C at night), and February the wettest with about 305 mm of rain.
29°C
Warmest: December
24°C
Coldest nights: August
2326 mm
Rain per year
305 mm
Wettest: February
Solomon Islands weather by month
- Jan28°C25°C263 mm
- Feb28°C25°C305 mm
- Mar28°C25°C277 mm
- Apr28°C25°C220 mm
- May28°C25°C214 mm
- Jun28°C25°C143 mm
- Jul27°C24°C135 mm
- Aug28°C24°C114 mm
- Sep28°C24°C107 mm
- Oct28°C24°C160 mm
- Nov29°C25°C167 mm
- Dec29°C25°C221 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C | 25°C | 263 mm | 83% | 82% | Rainy |
| February | 28°C | 25°C | 305 mm | 84% | 84% | Good |
| March | 28°C | 25°C | 277 mm | 84% | 81% | Good |
| April | 28°C | 25°C | 220 mm | 84% | 76% | Good |
| May | 28°C | 25°C | 214 mm | 84% | 75% | Good |
| June | 28°C | 25°C | 143 mm | 85% | 76% | Best time |
| July | 27°C | 24°C | 135 mm | 85% | 80% | Best time |
| August | 28°C | 24°C | 114 mm | 83% | 76% | Best time |
| September | 28°C | 24°C | 107 mm | 82% | 75% | Best time |
| October | 28°C | 24°C | 160 mm | 81% | 75% | Best time |
| November | 29°C | 25°C | 167 mm | 81% | 77% | Good |
| December | 29°C | 25°C | 221 mm | 81% | 77% | Rainy |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Honiara (-9.43, 159.95). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in the Solomon Islands have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit the Solomon Islands?
June to October. The best time to visit the Solomon Islands is June to October, when daytime highs in Honiara are around 27–28°C. February to May and November are also a good time to go. December is the warmest month (29°C by day), August the coldest (24°C at night), and February the wettest with about 305 mm of rain.
What is the hottest month in the Solomon Islands?
December, with average highs of 29°C in Honiara.
What is the coldest month in the Solomon Islands?
August, when nights drop to about 24°C and days reach 28°C.
What is the rainiest month in the Solomon Islands?
February with about 305 mm; September is the driest (107 mm).
When should I avoid visiting the Solomon Islands?
December is the least comfortable month on average: 29°C by day and 221 mm of rain.
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