Western Province Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Western Province, Solomon Islands in August.

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

What to Expect in Western Province in August

Western Province, Solomon Islands is a region in Solomon Islands. August in Western Province 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 26°C (79°F) in Gizo.

For a closer look at conditions across Western Province, Solomon Islands, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Munda with an average of 256 mm (10 in) to heavy rainfall in Gizo with 266 mm (10 in).

Explore Western Province by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Western Province — and find the best time to visit. (based on Gizo)

Best Places to Visit in Western Province in August

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

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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 Western Province

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Western Province, Solomon Islands?

Temperature range in Western Province (August)

Precipitation variation in Western Province (August)

Gizo

In August Gizo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
326 mm (13 in)
266 mm (10 in)
261 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions

Munda

In August Munda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
302 mm (12 in)
256 mm (10 in)
267 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Western Province, in Solomon Islands.

In our records: Solomon Islands August extremes

Notable August records observed across cities in Solomon Islands in our climate database (2003 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest August night in Solomon Islands dropped to 18°C (64°F) in Honiara on August 10, 2015.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Western Province in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gizo 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 266 mm (10 in)
Munda 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 256 mm (10 in)

Western Province weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Western Province, Solomon Islands in August?

Western Province, Solomon Islands typically experiences poor weather in August, part of the season. Daytime highs in Gizo average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 26°C (79°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Western Province, Solomon Islands in August?

Average temperatures in Western Province, Solomon Islands during August range from a nighttime low near 26°C (79°F) to a daytime high around 28°C (82°F) in Gizo.

Does Western Province, Solomon Islands get a lot of rain in August?

Rainfall in Western Province, Solomon Islands peaks during August. Gizo averages roughly 266 mm (10 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Western Province, Solomon Islands?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Gizo, August may not be the ideal time to visit Western Province, Solomon Islands.

On average, the best time to visit Western Province, Solomon Islands is in October and November with generally unpleasant weather in Gizo.

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