Honiara

Honiara

Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

Local time03:17 Sunrise05:51 Sunset18:16 Elevation29 m
Photo: A New Zealand landing craft from the HMNZS Canterbury enters the well dock of th · Public domain
Weather

When is the best time to visit Honiara?

Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.

High and low temperature

20° 25° 30° 35° 70° 80° 90° 32° 24° Jan 32° 24° Feb 32° 24° Mar 32° 23° Apr 32° 24° May 32° 24° Jun 31° 24° Jul 31° 23° Aug 32° 24° Sep 32° 24° Oct 32° 24° Nov 32° 24° Dec
Cold (high ≤ 8 °C) Cool Mild Warm

Rain millimetres per month

266 Jan 289 Feb 296 Mar 213 Apr 132 May 96 Jun 99 Jul 89 Aug 95 Sep 116 Oct 129 Nov 219 Dec mm

The climate in numbers

Warmest month 32° December
Coldest month 23° April
Wettest month 296mm March
Rain per year 2,039mm
Rainy days per year 129

Averages for 1991–2020 measured at the Honiara weather station, 3 km away. Source: World Meteorological Organization climate normals.

MonthHighLowRainRainy days Daylight
January 31.9 °C 24.3 °C 266 mm 14.0 12.6 h
February 31.7 °C 24.3 °C 289 mm 15.0 12.4 h
March 31.7 °C 24.2 °C 296 mm 15.0 12.2 h
April 32.0 °C 23.4 °C 213 mm 12.0 11.9 h
May 31.9 °C 24.1 °C 132 mm 10.0 11.7 h
June 31.6 °C 23.8 °C 96 mm 8.0 11.6 h
July 31.4 °C 23.5 °C 99 mm 9.0 11.6 h
August 31.4 °C 23.4 °C 89 mm 9.0 11.8 h
September 31.6 °C 23.5 °C 95 mm 8.0 12.0 h
October 31.8 °C 23.7 °C 116 mm 9.0 12.3 h
November 32.0 °C 24.0 °C 129 mm 9.0 12.5 h
December 32.1 °C 24.2 °C 219 mm 11.0 12.7 h
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What to pack

What to wear in Honiara

Day32 °C Night24 °C Rain116 mm

October in Honiara: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 24 °C. Light clothes are enough.

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    Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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    Jacket Light windbreaker
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    Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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    Accessory Folding umbrella
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    Accessory Sunglasses
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    Accessory Sunscreen
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    Accessory Cap or hat

No need for warm layer.

  • It is one of the wettest months, with 116 mm. Bring something waterproof.
  • Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.

Based on each month's average weather. Pack your everyday basics too.

Curious facts

Curious facts about Honiara

  • The temperature barely changes over the year: the average high goes from 31° to 32°.
  • It never gets cold: the average low of the coolest month is 23°.
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