Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands Weather in October

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

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Honiara Gizo Munda Buala

Planning a journey to Solomon Islands this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Solomon Islands in October

October 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.

For specific regional insights in Solomon Islands, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Gizo with an average of 223 mm (8.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Buala with 317 mm (12 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Honiara sees close to 228 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Solomon Islands in October

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

Temperature range in Solomon Islands (October)

Precipitation variation in Solomon Islands (October)

Honiara

In October 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 poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
193 hours
228 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
223 mm (8.8 in)
276 mm (11 in)
284 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Honiara →

Gizo

In October 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 unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°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
261 mm (10 in)
223 mm (8.8 in)
247 mm (9.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Gizo →

Munda

In October Munda 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 unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
267 mm (11 in)
244 mm (9.6 in)
261 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Munda →

Buala

In October 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.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
306 mm (12 in)
317 mm (12 in)
320 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Buala →

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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Honiara 28°C (82°F) 24°C (75°F) 276 mm (11 in)
Gizo 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 223 mm (8.8 in)
Munda 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 244 mm (9.6 in)
Buala 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 317 mm (12 in)

Solomon Islands weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Solomon Islands in October?

In October, Solomon Islands generally has poor weather conditions. Honiara sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 24°C (75°F).

What is the average temperature in Solomon Islands in October?

In Honiara, the average daytime high in October is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 24°C (75°F).

Does Solomon Islands get a lot of rain in October?

Rainfall in Solomon Islands peaks during October. Honiara averages roughly 276 mm (11 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Solomon Islands?

In our opinion, October 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. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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