SimboSimbo at a Glance
About Simbo
Simbo is a volcanic island in the Western Province of the Solomon Islands, part of the country’s outer-island archipelago. The island’s landscape is shaped by volcanic terrain and coastal reef systems.
Local settlement on the island is organized in small coastal villages and communities, with subsistence fishing and agriculture common. The island environment comprises tropical forest, shorelines and reef areas that support local livelihoods.
The island sits within the Western Province of the Solomon Islands in the southwestern Pacific; coordinates place it among the chain of islands forming the nation’s archipelago. It is accessed by small boat from larger provincial centres.
Best Time to Visit Simbo
Best in the dry season (May-October) for safer boat travel and clearer weather.
Weather & Climate near Simbo
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (3447 mm/year), wettest in March.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 24° - 31° | 28° | 347 mm | - | - | 2.0 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 24° - 31° | 28° | 313 mm | - | - | 1.9 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 24° - 31° | 27° | 396 mm | - | - | 2.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 24° - 31° | 27° | 297 mm | - | - | 1.8 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 249 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 240 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 23° - 29° | 26° | 335 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 23° - 29° | 26° | 267 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 23° - 30° | 27° | 266 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 243 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 24° - 31° | 28° | 235 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 25° - 31° | 28° | 259 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
How to Get to Simbo
Simbo is in the Western Province of the Solomon Islands. Access is by inter-island boat services or charter flights to nearby larger islands (for example, Gizo) followed by local boat transfer. Schedules are infrequent and weather-dependent.
Tips for Visiting Simbo
- Bring cash and basic supplies - services on Simbo are very limited.
- If visiting a volcanic area, check local advisories; Simbo has active volcanic geology in the region.
- Respect local customs and obtain permission before photographing people and ceremonial sites.