Central Sulawesi Weather in September

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

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Palu Batudaka Togean Islands

Planning a getaway to Central Sulawesi, Indonesia this September and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Central Sulawesi in September

Central Sulawesi, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. September 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. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

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

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Batudaka with an average of 95 mm (3.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Palu with 313 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) 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 September

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

Temperature range in Central Sulawesi (September)

Precipitation variation in Central Sulawesi (September)

Palu

In September 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.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
292 mm (11 in)
313 mm (12 in)
314 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Palu →

Batudaka

In September 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.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
30°C (86°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
83 mm (3.3 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
152 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Batudaka →

Togean Islands

In September 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 tolerable that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
244 hours
210 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
156 mm (6.1 in)
172 mm (6.8 in)
211 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
poor
Climate in Togean Islands →

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

In our records: Indonesia September extremes

Notable September records observed across cities in Indonesia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest September daytime high in Indonesia was 18°C (64°F) in Bandung on September 23, 2003.

Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Palu 29°C (84°F) 21°C (70°F) 313 mm (12 in)
Batudaka 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Togean Islands 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 172 mm (6.8 in)

Central Sulawesi weather in September: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Central Sulawesi, Indonesia in September. The popular destination of Palu averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 21°C (70°F) at night during this month.

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

Palu averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in September, with overnight lows close to 21°C (70°F).

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

Rainfall in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia peaks during September. Palu averages roughly 313 mm (12 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

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

Generally speaking, January and December provide unpleasant weather in Palu.

Interested in more climate information?

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

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