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August · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 50/100

Honiara in August

Fair · 50/100Beach 68/100
High / low28° / 25°daily averages
Precipitation155 mm27 wet days
Sea28°surface temperature
9.43° S, 159.95° EElevation 49 mUTC+11 · Solomon Islands Time
When to goHoniara · weather score
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Best timeJun–Aug
August: high / low28° / 25°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Honiara averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 25° — warm weather by day. Expect around 155 mm of precipitation spread over about 27 wet days, with average cloud cover near 43%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September brings little change. The sea averages 28°, comfortably warm for swimming.

August scores 50/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Honiara.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:32 and sets at 18:19 local time, giving 11 h 48 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 13 minutes over the month.

Why 50/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%73%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%78%

Beach score this month: 68/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

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·Questions

Honiara in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Honiara?

August scores 50/100 for Honiara, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 28°C with 27 wet days.

How warm is Honiara in August?

Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 25°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Honiara in August?

Honiara receives about 155 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 27 days.

Can you swim in Honiara in August?

The sea averages 28°C in August, warm enough for most swimmers.