Stirling Island
Island Pacific island in Solomon Islands with wartime history
In the Western Province, Stirling Island offers clear-water snorkeling, remote beaches and WWII relics that draw divers and visitors interested in Pacific war history.
How to Get to Stirling Island #
Reached by local boat from regional hubs such as Gizo or via charters arranged through Honiara; schedules are irregular and weather-dependent. There are no scheduled commercial services.
Tips for Visiting Stirling Island #
- Arrange inter-island transport through Honiara or a local Western Province agent; schedules are irregular and often depend on weather.
- Check customs and immigration procedures if arriving from abroad via neighbouring islands.
- Carry cash and supplies: services on and near Stirling Island are minimal to non-existent.
Best Time to Visit Stirling Island #
Best visited in the dry season (May-October) when inter-island transit is safer and more reliable.
Weather & Climate near Stirling Island #
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (3785 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (332 mm).
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February
February is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (278 mm).
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March
March is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (368 mm).
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April
April is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (304 mm).
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May
May is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (265 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (316 mm).
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July
July is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (479 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (327 mm).
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September
September is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (317 mm).
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October
October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (282 mm).
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November
November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (279 mm).
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December
December is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (238 mm).
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