Honiara weather in January (Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands)

Is January a good time to explore Honiara weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Honiara generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 29°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 25°C.

Precipitation

Honiara in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 369 mm for the month. Expect around 19 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 186 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Honiara. June and August typically offer 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 January

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Water Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 369 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 80%  

Sunshine 186 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Solomon Islands in January

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 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.

Swimming

7/10

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.