When to go · Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands in October
Great month. Still good; warmer, with the first build-up of humidity.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Crowds
- Medium
- Solomon Islands
- Prices
- Medium
- Solomon Islands
Verdict
Still good; warmer, with the first build-up of humidity.
Is another month better than October?
No other month rates higher than October for Solomon Islands in this guide.
Weather in October
- Guadalcanal north coast · 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.
- 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, Temotubest weather
Very wet on the windward coasts; shipping and flights stop in bad weather.
- Honiara31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 11 rain days
- Auki30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 12 rain days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Solomon Islands
- Medium
- Prices · Solomon Islands
- Medium
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Solomon Islands, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Great
Aug: Great
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Aug: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
Aug: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Aug: 3
October: Still good; warmer, with the first build-up of humidity.
August: Guadalcanal landing anniversary (7 Aug); diving visibility improves.
Solomon Islands: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.