Guadalcanal Weather in December

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

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Honiara

Are you planning a trip a to Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Guadalcanal in December

Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands is a region in Solomon Islands. December in Guadalcanal 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 24°C (75°F) in Honiara.

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

Precipitation

December is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 334 mm (13 in) in Honiara.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is moderately available across various locations. In Honiara, you can expect around 166 hours of sunlight in December, which gives a pleasant combination of sun and shade. For those who want maximum sunshine, our weather planner can point you toward the sunniest places on Earth.

Explore Guadalcanal by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Guadalcanal — 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) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly28°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 Guadalcanal in December

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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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 Guadalcanal

What is the weather like in December for the most popular destinonation in Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands?

Honiara

In December Honiara generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
166 hours
186 hours
Monthly rainfall
284 mm (11 in)
334 mm (13 in)
369 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Guadalcanal weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands in December?

Expect poor weather across Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands in December. The popular destination of Honiara averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 24°C (75°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands in December?

Honiara averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 24°C (75°F).

Does Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands get a lot of rain in December?

Rainfall in Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands peaks during December. Honiara averages roughly 334 mm (13 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands with often poor weather in Honiara.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Honiara. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Guadalcanal.

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