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Mataniko

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Mataniko month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Mataniko 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.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. 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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01 · Overview

Mataniko, in brief

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02 · History

How Mataniko took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Mataniko

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Mataniko

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Mataniko

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Mataniko

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Mataniko

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08 · Questions

Questions about Mataniko

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01 · Q&A

Where is Mataniko located and what are its coordinates?

Mataniko is situated in Solomon Islands at geographic coordinates -9.4397, 159.9626, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Mataniko?

Mataniko has a recorded population of approximately 5,722 and observes the Pacific/Guadalcanal time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Mataniko?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Mataniko include EN-SB, TPI, with SBD used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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