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Solomon Islands' national averages run from 28 °C in August to 29 °C in January, with rainfall between 289 mm in June and 426 mm in December and 4.9–6.3 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are July, August and September. Its 10 regions span 27–29 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Honiara
- Region
- Oceania
- TZ
- Pacific/Guadalcanal
- Area
- 25,634 km²
Best months to visit
When Solomon Islands shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.9 | 25.6 | 25.1 | 29.7 |
| February | 28.7 | 25.6 | 25.0 | 29.7 |
| March | 28.7 | 25.5 | 24.9 | 29.7 |
| April | 28.6 | 25.4 | 24.9 | 29.5 |
| May | 28.5 | 25.4 | 24.9 | 29.2 |
| June | 28.0 | 25.2 | 24.5 | 28.8 |
| July | 27.8 | 25.0 | 24.5 | 28.6 |
| August | 27.7 | 24.8 | 24.3 | 28.5 |
| September | 28.0 | 24.9 | 24.4 | 28.8 |
| October | 28.4 | 25.1 | 24.6 | 29.1 |
| November | 28.5 | 25.2 | 24.7 | 29.3 |
| December | 28.7 | 25.5 | 24.9 | 29.7 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 405 |
| February | 403 |
| March | 409 |
| April | 385 |
| May | 343 |
| June | 289 |
| July | 312 |
| August | 340 |
| September | 331 |
| October | 317 |
| November | 372 |
| December | 426 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 6.1 |
| February | 5.2 |
| March | 5.5 |
| April | 5.2 |
| May | 5.1 |
| June | 5.0 |
| July | 5.0 |
| August | 4.9 |
| September | 5.6 |
| October | 6.3 |
| November | 6.1 |
| December | 5.8 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.6 | 5.6 | 18.5 |
| February | 13.7 | 5.5 | 24.3 |
| March | 9.4 | 5.2 | 15.9 |
| April | 9.5 | 5.3 | 16.5 |
| May | 11.7 | 5.8 | 17.6 |
| June | 13.9 | 7.2 | 21.0 |
| July | 15.8 | 8.6 | 22.0 |
| August | 15.5 | 8.0 | 22.3 |
| September | 15.3 | 8.5 | 21.9 |
| October | 11.6 | 5.9 | 18.3 |
| November | 10.0 | 5.8 | 15.8 |
| December | 9.2 | 5.1 | 15.8 |
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Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Solomon Islands
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 4 governments · Advisory last changed
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Month by month
A year in Solomon Islands, in order
- JanJanuary28.9°C · 405 mm · 6.1 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 405 mm of rain and 6.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 405 mm of rain and 6.1 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary28.7°C · 403 mm · 5.2 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 403 mm of rain and 5.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 403 mm of rain and 5.2 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch28.7°C · 409 mm · 5.5 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 408 mm of rain and 5.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 408 mm of rain and 5.5 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril28.6°C · 385 mm · 5.2 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 385 mm of rain and 5.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 385 mm of rain and 5.2 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay28.5°C · 343 mm · 5.1 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 343 mm of rain and 5.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 343 mm of rain and 5.1 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune28.0°C · 289 mm · 5.0 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 289 mm of rain and 5.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 289 mm of rain and 5.0 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly27.8°C · 312 mm · 5.0 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 311 mm of rain and 5.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 311 mm of rain and 5.0 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust27.7°C · 340 mm · 4.9 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 340 mm of rain and 4.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 340 mm of rain and 4.9 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember28.0°C · 331 mm · 5.6 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 330 mm of rain and 5.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 330 mm of rain and 5.6 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober28.4°C · 317 mm · 6.3 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 317 mm of rain and 6.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 317 mm of rain and 6.3 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember28.5°C · 372 mm · 6.1 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 372 mm of rain and 6.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 372 mm of rain and 6.1 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember28.7°C · 426 mm · 5.8 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 426 mm of rain and 5.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 426 mm of rain and 5.8 hours of sun a day.
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