Solomon Islands in November

Cyclone season begins; still often calm in the west.

November is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• AugustGreatGuadalcanal landing anniversary (7 Aug); diving visibility improves.
• SeptemberGreatOne of the best months: dry, calm seas and good visibility.
• OctoberGreatStill good; warmer, with the first build-up of humidity.
• MayGoodTrade winds bring drier weather; a quiet time for lodges.

• Guadalcanal north coast · Honiara, the war sites, Bonegifine

  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.

• Western Province · Munda, Gizo, Marovo Lagoon, Rovianabest weather

  Rain in every month with short showers; visibility for diving is often best from August to December (check with your dive shop).

• Malaita and the outer islands · Auki, Langa Langa, Rennell, Temotufine

  Very wet on the windward coasts; shipping and flights stop in bad weather.

• Honiara31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 14 rain days
• Auki30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 14 rain days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Cyclone season begins

  November to April · Honiara

  Flights delayed; roads flood

• Cyclone and wet season

  Nov to Apr · Honiara

  Heavy rain, flight delays and road flooding.

Crowds · Solomon Islands

Low

Prices · Solomon Islands

Medium

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Solomon Islands, side by side.

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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Rated best or good this month

• Western Province

  Best weather of the year (Munda, Gizo, Marovo Lagoon, Roviana)