Guadalcanal Weather in May

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

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Honiara

Planning a trip to Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Guadalcanal in May

Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands is a region in Solomon Islands. May in Guadalcanal 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 learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, check out the map below.

Precipitation

May is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 241 mm (9.5 in) in Honiara.

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.

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 May

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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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 May for the most popular destinonation in Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands?

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.

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April
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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
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Guadalcanal weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect unpleasant weather across Guadalcanal, 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 Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands in May?

Daytime temperatures in Honiara peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in May, dropping to about 24°C (75°F) overnight.

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

Yes. May brings heavy rainfall to Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, with Honiara averaging around 241 mm (9.5 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

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

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Honiara, May may not be the ideal time to visit Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands.

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

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