Guadalcanal Weather in January

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

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

What to Expect in Guadalcanal in January

Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands is a region in Solomon Islands. January 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 25°C (77°F) in Honiara.

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

Precipitation

January is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 369 mm (15 in) in Honiara.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Honiara receives about 186 hours of sunlight in January, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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 January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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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 January for the most popular destinonation in Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands?

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
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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
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Guadalcanal weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands generally has poor weather conditions. Honiara sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 25°C (77°F).

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

Average temperatures in Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands during January range from a nighttime low near 25°C (77°F) to a daytime high around 29°C (84°F) in Honiara.

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

Rainfall in Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands peaks during January. Honiara averages roughly 369 mm (15 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Guadalcanal, 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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Guadalcanal.

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