Central Sulawesi Weather in March

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

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Palu Batudaka Togean Islands

Thinking about venturing to Central Sulawesi, Indonesia this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Central Sulawesi in March

Central Sulawesi, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. March in Central Sulawesi generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) in Palu. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Batudaka with an average of 255 mm (10 in) to heavy rainfall in Togean Islands with 303 mm (12 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) This monthJune29°C (84°F) July29°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 March

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 March for some of the most popular destinations in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia?

Temperature range in Central Sulawesi (March)

Precipitation variation in Central Sulawesi (March)

Palu

In March Palu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
263 mm (10 in)
281 mm (11 in)
322 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Palu →

Batudaka

In March Batudaka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
239 mm (9.4 in)
255 mm (10 in)
271 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Togean Islands

In March Togean Islands generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
170 hours
178 hours
211 hours
Monthly rainfall
367 mm (14 in)
303 mm (12 in)
236 mm (9.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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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 March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Palu 29°C (84°F) 22°C (72°F) 281 mm (11 in)
Batudaka 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 255 mm (10 in)
Togean Islands 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 303 mm (12 in)

Central Sulawesi weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

In March, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia generally has poor weather conditions. Palu sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 22°C (72°F).

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

Palu averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 22°C (72°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Palu records an average of 281 mm (11 in) in March, putting it among the wetter months for Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Palu, March may not be the ideal time to visit Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.

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

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