What is the climate of the Solomon Islands?
The Solomon Islands is hot and humid all year round, with an average temperature of 27 degrees celsius. There are two distinct seasons- a wet season from November to April and a dry season from May to October. Honiara has a marked wet season when on average almost 70% of the yearly total rain falls.
What is the hottest month in Solomon Islands?
Honiara
| Month | Celsius (°C) | Fahrenheit (°F) |
|---|---|---|
| June | 28 | 82 |
| July | 28 | 82 |
| August | 28 | 82 |
| September | 28 | 82 |
Does it snow in the Solomon Islands?
When can you find snow in the Solomon Islands? Weather stations report no annual snow.
What is the average temp in Solomon Islands?
The climate in Solomon Islands is hot, oppressive, windy, and overcast. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 72°F to 88°F and is rarely below 70°F or above 90°F.
What are the prevailing winds in the Solomon Islands?
The seasonal nature of the prevailing winds in the Solomon Islands has already been mentioned. East to Southeast winds are usual from May to October and, although not usually as strong as in other Pacific regions further South or East, still have a large degree of constancy.
What is the average frequency of cyclones in Solomon Islands?
The average frequency of cyclone occurrence is between one and two per year, tending to increase southward. Because the cyclones that do affect the Solomon Islands are usually in the early stage of their life cycle, they are relatively small.
Can you swim in Solomon Islands all year round?
The sea on the Solomon Islands is warm enough to swim in all year round, as we can see in the following table. The Solomon Islands are located at the north-western boundary of the area where tropical cyclones of the South Pacific form; therefore, they are affected with a lower frequency than other areas of the South Pacific.
What is the average annual rainfall in the Solomons?
The average annual rainfall is mostly within the range 3000 to 5000 millimetres with the majority of monthly rainfall amounts in excess of 200 millimetres. In most of the Solomons, the wettest months are during the Northwest monsoon season, with a tendency for reduced amounts during February when the equatorial trough is normally furthest south.