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.
Stirling Island at a Glance#
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.
Dry season
May-October · 24-30°C
Calmer seas and lower rainfall make boat transfers easier.
Wet season
November-April · 25-31°C
Higher humidity, heavier rains, and choppier seas; mosquito activity increases.
Weather & Climate near Stirling Island#
Climate
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (3785 mm/year), wettest in July.
Air Quality:
AQI 22
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 24° - 31° | 27° | 332 mm | - | - | 1.8 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 24° - 31° | 27° | 278 mm | - | - | 1.8 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 24° - 31° | 27° | 368 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 304 mm | - | - | 1.8 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 265 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 23° - 29° | 26° | 316 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 23° - 29° | 26° | 479 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 23° - 29° | 26° | 327 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 23° - 29° | 26° | 317 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 282 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 279 mm | - | - | 1.8 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 24° - 31° | 27° | 238 mm | - | - | 1.9 m/s | - | - |