Central Sulawesi Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia in August.

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Palu Batudaka Togean Islands

Are you planning a trip a to Central Sulawesi, Indonesia in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Central Sulawesi in August

Central Sulawesi, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. August in Central Sulawesi generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) in Palu.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Batudaka with an average of 83 mm (3.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Palu with 292 mm (11 in).

Explore Central Sulawesi by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Central Sulawesi — and find the best time to visit. (based on Palu)

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March29°C (84°F) April29°C (84°F) May29°C (84°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September29°C (84°F) October29°C (84°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Central Sulawesi in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Central Sulawesi.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Central Sulawesi

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia?

Temperature range in Central Sulawesi (August)

Precipitation variation in Central Sulawesi (August)

Palu

In August Palu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
319 mm (13 in)
292 mm (11 in)
313 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Batudaka

In August Batudaka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
166 mm (6.5 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Togean Islands

In August Togean Islands generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
248 hours
244 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
156 mm (6.1 in)
172 mm (6.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Central Sulawesi, in Indonesia.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Central Sulawesi in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Palu 29°C (84°F) 21°C (70°F) 292 mm (11 in)
Batudaka 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Togean Islands 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 156 mm (6.1 in)

Central Sulawesi weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia in August?

Central Sulawesi, Indonesia typically experiences poor weather in August, part of the season. Daytime highs in Palu average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 21°C (70°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia in August?

Daytime temperatures in Palu peak at roughly 29°C (84°F) in August, dropping to about 21°C (70°F) overnight.

Does Central Sulawesi, Indonesia get a lot of rain in August?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Palu records an average of 292 mm (11 in) in August, putting it among the wetter months for Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Central Sulawesi, Indonesia?

In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Central Sulawesi, Indonesia with often poor weather in Palu.

On average, the best time to visit Central Sulawesi, Indonesia is in January and December with generally unpleasant weather in Palu.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Central Sulawesi.

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