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Honiara, Solomon Islands · Equatorial tropical

Honiara in July: go or not?

Mixed period. Honiara in July: 5.6/10.

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 9.43°S · 160.03°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Why not
Honiara · July
5.6
24–29°
Temperature
29%
Rain
6h
Sun
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
The month in detail

What to expect in July

In July, Honiara sees 29°C during the day with 6.0h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 29% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

July is the best month of the year in Honiara. Compared to June: −0.6h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in July

Feels like
very humid
23°
Daylight
11.5h of daylight
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Is July the right month?

July is actually the best month of the year in Honiara. Good timing.

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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Solomon Islands

🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencySolomon Islands Dollar ($)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️SafetySafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘVery expensive · 5/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJanuary · 30°C
❄️Coolest monthFebruary · 29°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘFebruary · 50%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
Location

Where is Honiara ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context
Solomon Islands
Equatorial tropical climate with a 5.6 → 5.0 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
9.43°S · 160.03°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Honiara?
September is the best month with 29.0°C highs, 24.0°C lows, 6.4h of sunshine and 27.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Honiara get in September?
Honiara averages 6.4 sunshine hours per day in September. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 5.4/10.
What is the rainiest month in Honiara?
February is the most unfavourable month with February has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Honiara in September?
In September, overnight lows reach 24.0°C, while afternoon highs average 29.0°C.
Is Honiara good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Honiara scores 4.9/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains September with a score of 5.4/10.
When should you avoid Honiara?
February is the most difficult month to visit Honiara, with February has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.