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Solomon Islands Climate

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When Is the Best Time To Visit Solomon Islands?

The answer to the question of what is the best month to visit Solomon Islands depends on what you are interested in doing during your stay. Here you can see an overview of each month and its typical weather conditions.

Climate of Solomon Islands

The Solomon Islands archipelago is located in a hot and humid equatorial climate zone, cooled by sea breezes and shaped by monsoons and stripes. The average annual air temperature remains between 25°C and 30°C during the day, while at night it oscillates between 19°C and 22°C. In mountainous areas, thermal values are slightly lower - around 20°C.

Rainfall occurs throughout the year in the form of intense but short-lived downpours. Average annual precipitation ranges from 2,000 mm to 3,000 mm. From November to March, as a result of the monsoon blowing in the northwestern part of the islands, the rains intensify, it is then hot and steamy, violent thunderstorms are a common occurrence.

Temperature records

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Honiara, Guadalcanal Province

Climate and Average Weather in Solomon Islands

General weather conditions each month by city.

  • Honiara
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Average temperature (°F)
Average rainfall (in)
RAIN - Days with precipitation
DAY - Average length of day
SUN - Sunshine hours per day (cloudless weather)

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The icons next to the month name indicate the convenience of the date for visiting the selected area/territory/ country. They are only a suggestion and should not be used as the final criterion for selecting your travel date. The season is defined as the time period with the weather favorable for sightseeing (or sunbathing - small island countries) for the average tourist. For countries with a large geographical range, the most touristic places were included.

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