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When is the best time to visit Honiara?
In general the best time to visit Honiara is probably December, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are October, November, December, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is October, November, December. Average maximum temperatures are up to +28°C in December and it has 0 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is April, May, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Honiara in different months
This is the average weather in Honiara for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 313 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 315 mm in January.
Climate in Honiara
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Honiara for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +34°C | +34°C | +34°C | +33°C | +34°C | +33°C | +33°C | +34°C | +34°C | +35°C | +33°C | +34°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +28°C | +28°C | +28°C | +28°C | +28°C | +28°C | +28°C | +28°C | +28°C | +28°C | +28°C | +28°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +22°C | +23°C | +22°C | +23°C | +21°C | +21°C | +20°C | +19°C | +19°C | +20°C | +22°C | +22°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 87 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 315 | 311 | 309 | 247 | 191 | 133 | 167 | 158 | 177 | 222 | 253 | 304 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 26 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Honiara during the whole year:
The hottest month in Honiara is December with average maximum temperature going up to +28°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +25°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Honiara looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Honiara is December with average humidity going up to 87%. The least humid month is August with an average humidity of 85%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Honiara during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is June with approximately 0 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 133 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is January with approximately 26 rainy days and 315 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Honiara:
What is the hottest month in Honiara?
The hottest month in Honiara is December with average maximum temperature of +28°C.
What is the coldest month in Honiara?
The coldest month in Honiara is January with minimum temperatures of +25°C.
Is Honiara worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Honiara could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Honiara?
if you're looking to visit Honiara when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for January, February, March. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being June with only 133 mm of rain.
Monthly weather in Honiara
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Honiara, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
