Central Sulawesi Weather in October

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

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Palu Batudaka Togean Islands

Planning a journey to Central Sulawesi, Indonesia this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Central Sulawesi in October

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) in Palu. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

To explore the conditions in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Batudaka with an average of 152 mm (6 in) to heavy rainfall in Palu with 314 mm (12 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Central Sulawesi in October

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

Temperature range in Central Sulawesi (October)

Precipitation variation in Central Sulawesi (October)

Palu

In October 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.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
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
313 mm (12 in)
314 mm (12 in)
304 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Palu →

Batudaka

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

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
152 mm (6 in)
214 mm (8.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Batudaka →

Togean Islands

In October 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.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
185 hours
184 hours
Monthly rainfall
172 mm (6.8 in)
211 mm (8.3 in)
309 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Togean Islands →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Central Sulawesi, in Indonesia.

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Palu 29°C (84°F) 22°C (72°F) 314 mm (12 in)
Batudaka 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 152 mm (6 in)
Togean Islands 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 211 mm (8.3 in)

Central Sulawesi weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

In October, 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 October?

In Palu, the average daytime high in October is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 22°C (72°F).

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

Yes. October brings heavy rainfall to Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, with Palu averaging around 314 mm (12 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

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

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Central Sulawesi, Indonesia due to the typically poor weather in Palu.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and December offering mostly unpleasant weather in Palu.

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