Solomon Islands Weather
🇸🇧 1 city covered · Oceania
· tropical rainforest climate
Best time to visit
March to August
Weather in the Solomon Islands at a glance
Our the Solomon Islands coverage centers on Honiara, which has a tropical rainforest climate. Expect average highs around 85°F (29°C) in January and 83°F (28°C) in August, with about 265 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Honiara - annual average 79°
- Best time to visit: March to August
- Climate type: tropical rainforest
The bigger picture
Honiara averages 9.4 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 2888 mm (113.7 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally March to August. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Honiara climate page.
Live weather across the Solomon Islands today
Solomon Islands cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honiara | 79° | Jan · 85° | Aug · 74° | 265 | 9.4 | 0 |
Solomon Islands weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85° | 76° | 27 | 9.2 h/day |
| February | 84° | 76° | 26 | 8.4 h/day |
| March | 84° | 75° | 26 | 8.8 h/day |
| April | 84° | 75° | 24 | 9.0 h/day |
| May | 84° | 75° | 21 | 9.3 h/day |
| June | 83° | 75° | 18 | 9.5 h/day |
| July | 83° | 74° | 17 | 9.4 h/day |
| August | 83° | 74° | 18 | 9.4 h/day |
| September | 84° | 74° | 18 | 10.3 h/day |
| October | 85° | 75° | 21 | 10.5 h/day |
| November | 84° | 75° | 24 | 10.0 h/day |
| December | 84° | 75° | 26 | 9.2 h/day |
Solomon Islands weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit the Solomon Islands?
Averaged across the covered cities, March to August offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in the Solomon Islands?
Snow is essentially absent in the Solomon Islands cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of the Solomon Islands like?
The covered cities fall under tropical rainforest climate. That means steady heat, high humidity and rain spread through every month.