When to go · Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands in September
Great month. One of the best months: dry, calm seas and good visibility.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Crowds
- Medium
- Solomon Islands
- Prices
- Medium
- Solomon Islands
Verdict
One of the best months: dry, calm seas and good visibility.
Is another month better than September?
No other month rates higher than September for Solomon Islands in this guide.
Weather in September
- 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) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 10 rain days
- Auki29 °C (84 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 10 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
Sep: Great
Aug: Great
Crowds
Sep: Medium
Aug: Medium
Prices
Sep: Medium
Aug: Medium
Festivals listed
Sep: 0
Aug: 3
September: One of the best months: dry, calm seas and good visibility.
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.