Solomon Islands weather in October
Thinking about venturing to Solomon Islands this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Solomon Islands in October?
October in Solomon Islands generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C and nighttime temperatures around 24°C in Honiara.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Gizo with an average of 223 mm to heavy rainfall in Honiara with 276 mm. Meanwhile, Honiara enjoys close to 228 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Solomon Islands for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Solomon Islands climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 3 most popular destinations in Solomon Islands?
Honiara
In October Honiara generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Gizo
In October Gizo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Munda
In October Munda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Solomon Islands.
Is October the best time to visit Solomon Islands?
In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit 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.
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