The month in detail
What to expect in May
In May, Honiara sees 29°C during the day with 6.8h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 32% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (5.6/10) is significantly better if possible.
May ranks 2 out of 12 months in Honiara. Compared to April: 5 pts fewer rainy days.
This month's conditions
What it's like in May
Feels like
very humid
24°
Daylight
11.6h of daylight
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Is May the right month?
The best month in Honiara is July (5.6/10), 0.1 pt higher than May.
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Plan your trip
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)
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Location
Where is Honiara ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
Solomon IslandsEquatorial 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.