Climate of Honiara, Honiara, Solomon Islands
Point-value climate at Honiara (Honiara, Solomon Islands). Population approximately 76,328.
Located in Honiara, Solomon Islands, Honiara has a tropical climate. Population approximately 76,328. Monthly average temperatures range from 26°C / 78.8°F in July to 27.1°C / 80.8°F in December, with rainfall varying from 116 mm / 4.6 in (June) to 319 mm / 12.6 in (January) — about 2548 mm / 100.3 in across the year. As the national capital of Solomon Islands, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Honiara's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C80.6°F | 319 mm12.6″ | Tropical |
| February | 26.9°C80.4°F | 319 mm12.6″ | Tropical |
| March | 26.8°C80.2°F | 297 mm11.7″ | Tropical |
| April | 26.8°C80.2°F | 205 mm8.1″ | Tropical |
| May | 26.7°C80.1°F | 163 mm6.4″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.3°C79.3°F | 116 mm4.6″ | Tropical |
| July | 26°C78.8°F | 131 mm5.2″ | Tropical |
| August | 26.1°C79°F | 159 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.3°C79.3°F | 205 mm8.1″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.6°C79.9°F | 192 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.9°C80.4°F | 201 mm7.9″ | Tropical |
| December | 27.1°C80.8°F | 241 mm9.5″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Honiara?
Honiara does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Honiara's warmest month is December at an average of 27.1°C / 80.8°F, and its driest month is June with about 116 mm / 4.6 in of rain.
What is the climate of Honiara?
Honiara, in Honiara, Solomon Islands, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 26°C / 78.8°F in July to 27.1°C / 80.8°F in December. Annual rainfall is approximately 2548 mm / 100.3 in, with the wettest month being January (319 mm / 12.6 in) and the driest June (116 mm / 4.6 in).
What is the average temperature in Honiara in December?
The average temperature in Honiara in December is 27.1°C / 80.8°F, with rainfall of about 241 mm / 9.5 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Honiara?
The driest month in Honiara is June, with about 116 mm / 4.6 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 26.3°C / 79.3°F.
When is the wettest month in Honiara?
The wettest month in Honiara is January, with approximately 319 mm / 12.6 in of average monthly rainfall.