Honiara
Decide whether to visit or live in Honiara, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
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Would you visit or live in Honiara?
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Suitable with normal precautions
Travel advice recommends checking for updates before departure, particularly regarding tropical cyclones. Recent removal of Cyclone Maila information suggests no immediate cyclone threat, but travelers should remain vigilant.
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- Current official alerts require extra planning
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Political stability and occasional civil unrest
- Crime targeting tourists in certain areas
- Natural hazards, especially tropical cyclones
- Limited medical facilities outside the National Referral Hospital
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Honiara month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Honiara are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 29–29°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), August the coldest (average low 23°C), and December the wettest (about 409 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.4 | 24.2 | 344 | 9.4 |
| February | 29.2 | 24.2 | 387 | 8.3 |
| March | 29.1 | 23.9 | 309 | 9.0 |
| April | 28.9 | 23.8 | 292 | 8.9 |
| May | 28.9 | 24.0 | 153 | 9.5 |
| June | 28.7 | 23.6 | 120 | 9.6 |
| July | 28.8 | 23.4 | 118 | 9.6 |
| August | 28.8 | 23.3 | 124 | 9.5 |
| September | 29.2 | 23.5 | 146 | 10.3 |
| October | 29.4 | 23.7 | 157 | 10.6 |
| November | 29.3 | 23.7 | 221 | 10.0 |
| December | 29.2 | 23.9 | 409 | 9.2 |
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People and places shaping Honiara
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Research updated Tuesday, September 8, 2026Past and future events in Honiara
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No future event in Honiara currently has a sufficiently reliable date and source. This is checked again on every refresh.
Previously
- 2006 Honiara riots
Riots broke out after the election of Snyder Rini as Prime Minister, destroying part of Chinatown and displacing more than 1,000 Chinese residents.
- 2021 Honiara unrest
The Solomon Islands Parliament Building was attacked and Chinatown was looted and burned.
- 2003 RAMSI deployment
The Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI) was invited to restore order, rebuild the city and safeguard institutions.
- June 2000 coup attempt
A coup attempt led to violent rebellions between the Malaita Eagle Force and the Isatabu Freedom Movement.
- October 2000 peace agreement
A peace agreement was signed to end the ethnic violence that had plagued Honiara since the late 1990s.
Sources checked (10)
- Honiara
- Honiara, Solomon Islands: All You Must Know Before You Go (2026 ...
- THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Honiara (2026) - Tripadvisor
- Honiara - Tourism Solomons
- Honiara Itinerary: Explore the Best of the City
- Things to see and do in Honiara in the Solomon Islands
- Honiara - Wikitravel
- Honiara - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- Things to Do in Honiara, Solomon Islands (2026) - Travel Guide
- Wikidata structured records for Honiara
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01 · OverviewHoniara, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Honiara took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Honiara
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Honiara
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Honiara
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Honiara
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Honiara
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Honiara
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Frequently Asked Questions about Honiara
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01 · Q&AWhere is Honiara located and what are its coordinates?
Honiara is situated in Solomon Islands at geographic coordinates -9.4333, 159.9500 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Honiara?
Honiara has a recorded population of approximately 56,298 and observes the Pacific/Guadalcanal time zone (SBD).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Honiara?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Honiara include en-SB, tpi, and the circulating currency is SBD.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Honiara?
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