Weather in January in Solomon Islands
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 is the weather like 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 and nighttime temperatures around 25°C 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 to heavy rainfall in Munda with 385 mm.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.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 3 most popular destinations in Solomon Islands?
Honiara
In January Honiara generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Gizo
In January Gizo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Munda
In January Munda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Solomon Islands.
Is January the best 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.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Solomon Islands? Get detailed 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.