Honiara weather in February (Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands)

How is the weather in Honiara in February? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In February, Honiara typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 29°C, while night temperatures can drop to 24°C.

Honiara in February falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 394 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 20 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 154 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Honiara. June and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Honiara, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 66%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 394 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 81%  
SunshineSunshine 154 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Solomon Islands in February

Find out more about the weather in Solomon Islands in February and which places have the best weather 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 Honiara in February?

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 29°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 in February.

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

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate 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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.