Honiara Weather in August

What's the weather like in Honiara (Guadalcanal) in August 2024?

The climate in Honiara during August can be summarized as hot, humid and damp.

August is in the winter in Honiara and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

Honiara weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.2°C 86.3°F
Nightly temperature 21.3°C 70.3°F
Average temperature 25.7°C 78.3°F
Daily sunshine 6.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 114 mm 4.5 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 28.3°C 82.9°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 5kph 3 mph

On average August is the 2nd driest month of the year in Honiara with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Honiara

Honiara average temperature in August

August rainfall

Honiara average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Honiara average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Honiara in August 2024.

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Honiara weather stats

Honiara weather statistics
Hottest month: January 30.3°C 86.5°F
Driest month: June 100mm 3.9ins
Sunniest month: August 6.3hrs
Coldest month: July 29.1°C 84.4°F
Wettest month: March 331mm 13ins
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