South Sulawesi Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in South Sulawesi, Indonesia in April.

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Makassar Bira Rantepao Biringkanya

Planning a getaway to South Sulawesi, Indonesia this April 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 South Sulawesi in April

South Sulawesi, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. April in South Sulawesi generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Makale at 27°C (81°F) to very warm in Bira at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Bira and 18°C (64°F) in Makale. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

For a closer look at conditions across South Sulawesi, Indonesia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Bira with an average of 252 mm (9.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Rantepao with 501 mm (20 in).

Explore South Sulawesi by month

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

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March30°C (86°F) April30°C (86°F) May31°C (88°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August31°C (88°F) September31°C (88°F) October31°C (88°F) November30°C (86°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in South Sulawesi in April

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

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

Temperature range in South Sulawesi (April)

Precipitation variation in South Sulawesi (April)

Makassar

In April Makassar generally has very 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.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
360 mm (14 in)
275 mm (11 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Makassar →

Bira

In April Bira 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.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
246 mm (9.7 in)
252 mm (9.9 in)
234 mm (9.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bira →

Rantepao

In April Rantepao generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
480 mm (19 in)
501 mm (20 in)
292 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Rantepao →

Biringkanya

In April Biringkanya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
286 mm (11 in)
264 mm (10 in)
179 mm (7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Biringkanya →

Makale

In April Makale generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
248 mm (9.8 in)
256 mm (10 in)
211 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Makale →

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

In our records: Indonesia April extremes

Notable April 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 warmest April day in Indonesia reached 40°C (104°F) in Pulau Merah on April 1, 2014.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in South Sulawesi in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Makassar 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 275 mm (11 in)
Bira 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 252 mm (9.9 in)
Rantepao 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 501 mm (20 in)
Biringkanya 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 264 mm (10 in)
Makale 27°C (81°F) 18°C (64°F) 256 mm (10 in)

South Sulawesi weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in South Sulawesi, Indonesia in April?

South Sulawesi, Indonesia typically experiences poor weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Makassar average around 30°C (86°F), and temperatures drop to about 26°C (79°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in South Sulawesi, Indonesia in April?

Average temperatures in South Sulawesi, Indonesia during April range from a nighttime low near 26°C (79°F) to a daytime high around 30°C (86°F) in Makassar.

Does South Sulawesi, Indonesia get a lot of rain in April?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Makassar records an average of 275 mm (11 in) in April, putting it among the wetter months for South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Is April a Good Time to Visit South Sulawesi, Indonesia?

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit South Sulawesi, Indonesia due to the typically poor weather in Makassar.

On average, the best time to visit South Sulawesi, Indonesia is in July, August and September with generally tolerable weather in Makassar. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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

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