Matanikau River
The Matanikau River is a river in the Solomon Islands with a length of 15,000 meters. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the Solomon Islands on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
Average temperatures remain consistent at 26 °C to 27 °C throughout the year. Rain falls in all months, with monthly rainfall ranging from 144 mm in June to 293 mm in February. Rainy days range from about 22 days in September to about 26 days in January, March, and December. June is the driest month, receiving 144 mm of rain across about 23 days.
The river is located 2 km from the capital, Honiara. The nearest airport is Honiara International Airport, situated 10 km away.
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 26 °C on average. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 |
| Rainfall, mm | 268 | 293 | 269 | 202 | 182 | 144 | 175 | 166 | 178 | 209 | 216 | 231 |
| Rainy days | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
