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Honiara

City · 🇸🇧 Solomon Islands
Population 84,520
Area 30 km²
Time zone Pacific/Guadalcanal

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Honiara Essentials

Honiara serves as the historical gateway to the Solomon Islands, defined by its pivotal role in the Pacific Theater of World War II and its vibrant Melanesian culture. This collection highlights the city's strategic significance, from the salvaged aircraft at Betikama to the US and Japanese memorials overlooking the coast. Visitors can explore the bustling waterfront Central Market for local crafts, visit the National Museum’s cultural artifacts, or witness a football match at the hillside Lawson Tama Stadium.

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WWII Heritage

Explore the significant World War II history of Honiara, the site of the pivotal Guadalcanal campaign. This collection features the National Museum’s archaeological artifacts and the US War Memorial’s detailed battle inscriptions overlooking the coast. Visit the Japanese War Memorial on Mt. Austen for a different perspective on the conflict. The list also includes the Betikama Adventist College’s collection of salvaged aircraft and military equipment, providing a tangible link to the air and land battles fought across the Solomon Islands.

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 34°) · extremes 25°–31°
  • 26° at night
  • 29 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 30°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 34°) · extremes 24°–31°
  • 25° at night
  • 27 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 30°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 34°) · extremes 24°–30°
  • 25° at night
  • 30 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 30°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 34°) · extremes 24°–30°
  • 25° at night
  • 28 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 30°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 34°) · extremes 24°–30°
  • 26° at night
  • 28 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 33°) · extremes 24°–30°
  • 26° at night
  • 27 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 32°) · extremes 24°–30°
  • 25° at night
  • 27 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 32°) · extremes 24°–30°
  • 25° at night
  • 27 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 33°) · extremes 24°–30°
  • 25° at night
  • 27 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 33°) · extremes 24°–30°
  • 25° at night
  • 29 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 34°) · extremes 24°–30°
  • 25° at night
  • 28 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 35°) · extremes 24°–30°
  • 25° at night
  • 29 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 30°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Solomon Islands Dollar SBD $ · Card payments · Cash preferred
Electricity
Type G / Type I
220 V · 50 Hz
Languages
English
Tap water
Not safe to drink
Driving side
Left
Calling code
+677
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Tours & Activities

National Museum
Walk
Holy Cross Cathedral
Walk
Honiara Central Market

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