Solomon Islands Weather

Solomon Islands climate

The Solomon Islands have a hot and humid equatorial climate with remarkably consistent temperatures averaging 26-28°C throughout the year. Rainfall is abundant, with most areas receiving 3,000-5,000mm annually.

Situated in the western Pacific warm pool, the Solomon Islands experience some of the highest sea surface temperatures on Earth, often exceeding 29°C, fueling intense convective thunderstorms.

The mountainous terrain creates stark rainfall contrasts between windward and leeward slopes. The El Niño-Southern Oscillation has a particularly strong influence, with El Niño events bringing drought severe enough to cause water shortages.