Honiara weather in May (Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands)

Looking to travel to Honiara in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Honiara generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 28°C, while nights can cool down to about 24°C.

Honiara in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 241 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

The city usually sees around 211 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures 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 May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 241 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 79%  
SunshineSunshine 211 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Solomon Islands in May

Find out more about the weather in Solomon Islands in May 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 May?

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 in May.

Swimming
8/10
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.