Climate and Weather of South Sulawesi, Indonesia

In Indonesia you have several regions, one of which is called South Sulawesi. The most popular city in this region is Makassar, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in South Sulawesi. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

Throughout the year, South Sulawesi, particularly Makassar, maintains high temperatures, with average maximums always over 29°C.

Note that the warmest month in South Sulawesi is normally September, with the temperature reaching 31°C, while August has the coolest maximum daytime temperatures, reaching 29°C.

The peak heat season generally takes place in May, September and October.

When it comes to rainfall, South Sulawesi sees significant variations throughout the year. January tends to be the wettest, receiving 616 mm of rain, while August is much drier with just 31 mm. Travelers should note that the rainy season falls during January, February, March, April, November and December, bringing substantial precipitation ranging from 241 mm to 616 mm monthly.

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of South Sulawesi, Indonesia?

Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.