Honiara weather in October (Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands)

What can you expect from the weather in Honiara during October? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In October, Honiara generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 28°C. But by evening, they drop to around 24°C.

Honiara in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 276 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 228 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Honiara. June and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Honiara, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 276 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 75%  
SunshineSunshine 228 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Solomon Islands in October

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

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 October.

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.