Climate of Honiara, Solomon Islands
Area-weighted average across Honiara. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Honiara, a subdivision of Solomon Islands, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 26.2°C / 79.2°F in July to 27.3°C / 81.1°F in December, with rainfall from 117 mm / 4.6 in to 328 mm / 12.9 in depending on the season (2537 mm / 99.9 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.2°C81°F | 318 mm12.5″ | Tropical |
| February | 27.1°C80.8°F | 328 mm12.9″ | Tropical |
| March | 27.1°C80.8°F | 305 mm12″ | Tropical |
| April | 27.1°C80.8°F | 212 mm8.3″ | Tropical |
| May | 26.9°C80.4°F | 166 mm6.5″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.6°C79.9°F | 117 mm4.6″ | Tropical |
| July | 26.2°C79.2°F | 124 mm4.9″ | Tropical |
| August | 26.3°C79.3°F | 155 mm6.1″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.6°C79.9°F | 185 mm7.3″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.9°C80.4°F | 184 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
| November | 27.1°C80.8°F | 198 mm7.8″ | Tropical |
| December | 27.3°C81.1°F | 245 mm9.6″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Honiara?
Honiara, Solomon Islands does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is December at 27.3°C / 81.1°F, and the driest is June at 117 mm / 4.6 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Honiara?
Honiara, Solomon Islands has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 26.2°C / 79.2°F in July to 27.3°C / 81.1°F in December. Annual rainfall averages about 2537 mm / 99.9 in, with the wettest month being February (328 mm / 12.9 in) and the driest June (117 mm / 4.6 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Honiara?
The hottest month in Honiara is December, with an area-wide average temperature of 27.3°C / 81.1°F.
What is the coldest month in Honiara?
The coldest month in Honiara is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 26.2°C / 79.2°F.
When does it rain most in Honiara?
The wettest month in Honiara is February, averaging about 328 mm / 12.9 in of rainfall. The driest is June with about 117 mm / 4.6 in.