Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Solomon Islands in January.

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Honiara Gizo Munda Buala

Planning a getaway to Solomon Islands this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Solomon Islands in January

January in Solomon Islands generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Honiara.

To explore the conditions in Solomon Islands in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Gizo with an average of 360 mm (14 in) to heavy rainfall in Munda with 385 mm (15 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Honiara typically sees 186 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

Explore Solomon Islands by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Solomon Islands — and find the best time to visit. (based on Honiara)

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March29°C (84°F) April29°C (84°F) May28°C (82°F) This monthJune28°C (82°F) July28°C (82°F) August28°C (82°F) September28°C (82°F) October28°C (82°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Solomon Islands in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Solomon Islands.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Solomon Islands

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Solomon Islands?

Temperature range in Solomon Islands (January)

Precipitation variation in Solomon Islands (January)

Honiara

In January Honiara generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
186 hours
154 hours
Monthly rainfall
334 mm (13 in)
369 mm (15 in)
394 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Honiara →

Gizo

In January Gizo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
282 mm (11 in)
360 mm (14 in)
424 mm (17 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
22 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Gizo →

Munda

In January Munda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
303 mm (12 in)
385 mm (15 in)
456 mm (18 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
21 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Munda →

Buala

In January Buala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
341 mm (13 in)
384 mm (15 in)
421 mm (17 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Buala →

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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Solomon Islands in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Honiara 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 369 mm (15 in)
Gizo 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 360 mm (14 in)
Munda 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 385 mm (15 in)
Buala 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 384 mm (15 in)

Solomon Islands weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Solomon Islands in January?

Expect poor weather across Solomon Islands in January. The popular destination of Honiara averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 25°C (77°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Solomon Islands in January?

Daytime temperatures in Honiara peak at roughly 29°C (84°F) in January, dropping to about 25°C (77°F) overnight.

Does Solomon Islands get a lot of rain in January?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Honiara records an average of 369 mm (15 in) in January, putting it among the wetter months for Solomon Islands.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Solomon Islands?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Solomon Islands due to the typically poor weather in Honiara.

Generally speaking, June and August provide tolerable weather in Honiara. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Solomon Islands.

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