When to go · Honiara
Honiara in May
Great month. Drier, cooler months begin.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 31°C88°F / 24°C75°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 14
- Crowds
- Low
- Solomon Islands overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Solomon Islands overall
Verdict
GreatVoykit month rating for Honiara
Drier, cooler months begin.
Weather in May
- HoniaraHighs around 31 °C, lows around 24 °C, rain on about 14 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 75 °F, rain on about 14 days
- Guadalcanal north coast, Solomon Islands · Honiara, the war sites, Bonegibest weather
Honiara lies in the lee of the mountains and is drier than most of the country; December–March is hot, humid and the peak of the cyclone season.
Dry season season
Drier and cooler; the best months for diving, wrecks and road trips
Watch: Still humid; sun protection.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Solomon Islands overall
- Low
- Prices · Solomon Islands overall
- Medium
Solomon Islands overall: Trade winds bring drier weather; a quiet time for lodges.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast