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Palu Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Palu has pretty similar weather over the course of the year. It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Palu remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C in April. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 29°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 21°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Palu is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 3568 mm. Despite minor fluctuations, Palu enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In June, you can expect around 330 mm of precipitation, while in January, Palu receives about 251 mm.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Palu

Wed   Jan 15
37°C | 28°C
N 2 m/s
9.1 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Thu   Jan 16
37°C | 29°C
N 2 m/s
8.6 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Fri   Jan 17
38°C | 28°C
N 4 m/s
4.3 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Palu in Indonesia

Palu has high temperatures year round ranging between 28°C and 29°C.
The average rainfall figures in Palu are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the hottest month in Palu?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Palu?
    The coolest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Palu?
    June tops the wettest month list with 330 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Palu?
    January is the driest month with 251 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.