Climate of Western, Solomon Islands
Area-weighted average across Western. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Western, a subdivision of Solomon Islands, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 25.5°C / 77.9°F in July to 26.7°C / 80.1°F in December, with rainfall from 230 mm / 9.1 in to 373 mm / 14.7 in depending on the season (3433 mm / 135.2 in total across the year).
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.6°C79.9°F | 359 mm14.1″ | Tropical |
| February | 26.4°C79.5°F | 337 mm13.3″ | Tropical |
| March | 26.3°C79.3°F | 373 mm14.7″ | Tropical |
| April | 26.3°C79.3°F | 282 mm11.1″ | Tropical |
| May | 26.2°C79.2°F | 251 mm9.9″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.8°C78.4°F | 234 mm9.2″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.5°C77.9°F | 304 mm12″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.5°C77.9°F | 274 mm10.8″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.7°C78.3°F | 267 mm10.5″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.1°C79°F | 253 mm10″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.4°C79.5°F | 230 mm9.1″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.7°C80.1°F | 269 mm10.6″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Western?
Western, Solomon Islands does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is December at 26.7°C / 80.1°F, and the driest is November at 230 mm / 9.1 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Western?
Western, Solomon Islands has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.5°C / 77.9°F in July to 26.7°C / 80.1°F in December. Annual rainfall averages about 3433 mm / 135.2 in, with the wettest month being March (373 mm / 14.7 in) and the driest November (230 mm / 9.1 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Western?
The hottest month in Western is December, with an area-wide average temperature of 26.7°C / 80.1°F.
What is the coldest month in Western?
The coldest month in Western is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.5°C / 77.9°F.
When does it rain most in Western?
The wettest month in Western is March, averaging about 373 mm / 14.7 in of rainfall. The driest is November with about 230 mm / 9.1 in.