Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands Weather in May

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

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Honiara Gizo Munda Buala

Planning a getaway to Solomon Islands this May 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 May

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Honiara.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Honiara with an average of 241 mm (9.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Buala with 315 mm (12 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Honiara enjoys approximately 211 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Solomon Islands in May

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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 May for some of the most popular destinations in Solomon Islands?

Temperature range in Solomon Islands (May)

Precipitation variation in Solomon Islands (May)

Honiara

In May Honiara generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
193 hours
211 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
321 mm (13 in)
241 mm (9.5 in)
195 mm (7.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Honiara →

Gizo

In May Gizo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
312 mm (12 in)
284 mm (11 in)
289 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Gizo →

Munda

In May Munda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
331 mm (13 in)
278 mm (11 in)
267 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Munda →

Buala

In May Buala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
350 mm (14 in)
315 mm (12 in)
305 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Buala →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Honiara 28°C (82°F) 24°C (75°F) 241 mm (9.5 in)
Gizo 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 284 mm (11 in)
Munda 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 278 mm (11 in)
Buala 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 315 mm (12 in)

Solomon Islands weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Solomon Islands in May?

Expect unpleasant weather across Solomon Islands in May. The popular destination of Honiara averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 24°C (75°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Solomon Islands in May?

Honiara averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 24°C (75°F).

Does Solomon Islands get a lot of rain in May?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Honiara records an average of 241 mm (9.5 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for Solomon Islands.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Solomon Islands?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Honiara. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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