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December · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 42/100

Honiara in December

Mixed · 42/100Beach 55/100
High / low29° / 25°daily averages
Precipitation221 mm27 wet days
Sea30°surface temperature
9.43° S, 159.95° EElevation 49 mUTC+11 · Solomon Islands Time
When to goHoniara · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec42December
Best timeJun–Aug
December: high / low29° / 25°
iWhat to expect

The weather in December

In December, Honiara averages daytime highs of 29° and night-time lows of 25° — hot weather by day. Expect around 221 mm of precipitation spread over about 27 wet days, with average cloud cover near 55%.

Temperatures are much the same as in November, and January brings little change. The sea averages 30°, comfortably warm for swimming.

December scores 42/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 8th of the twelve months for Honiara. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:56 and sets at 18:36 local time, giving 12 h 40 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 2 minutes over the month.

Why 42/100?

How the score for December is built
Comfort · 42%65%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%58%

Beach score this month: 55/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

December against the year

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·Questions

Honiara in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Honiara?

December scores 42/100 for Honiara, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 29°C with 27 wet days.

How warm is Honiara in December?

Daytime highs average 29°C and night-time lows 25°C in December.

Does it rain a lot in Honiara in December?

Honiara receives about 221 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 27 days.

Can you swim in Honiara in December?

The sea averages 30°C in December, warm enough for most swimmers.