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Honiara weather in August (Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands)

How's the weather trend in Honiara as August approaches? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Honiara generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 28°C, cooling off to about 24°C at night.

Precipitation

Honiara in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 199 mm for the month. On average, there are about 14 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 205 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. June and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Honiara climate page with graphs.

 

Honiara, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 45%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 199 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 73%  
SunshineSunshine 205 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Solomon Islands in August

Find out more about the weather in Solomon Islands and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 28°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Honiara.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Solomon Islands? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Solomon Islands. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.