South Sulawesi Weather in August

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

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Makassar Bira Rantepao Biringkanya

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

What to Expect in South Sulawesi in August

South Sulawesi, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. August in South Sulawesi generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Rantepao at 27°C (81°F) to very warm in Biringkanya at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Biringkanya and 17°C (63°F) in Rantepao. 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 explore the conditions in South Sulawesi, Indonesia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Makassar with an average of 32 mm (1.3 in) to high rainfall in Rantepao with 122 mm (4.8 in). Going by our weather data, this month in Makassar usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

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 August

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 August for some of the most popular destinations in South Sulawesi, Indonesia?

Temperature range in South Sulawesi (August)

Precipitation variation in South Sulawesi (August)

Makassar

In August Makassar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Makassar →

Bira

In August Bira generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°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)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
152 mm (6 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Bira →

Rantepao

In August Rantepao generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
156 mm (6.1 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Rantepao →

Biringkanya

In August Biringkanya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Biringkanya →

Makale

In August Makale generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
130 mm (5.1 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in South Sulawesi, in Indonesia.

Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Makassar 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Bira 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Rantepao 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Biringkanya 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Makale 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)

South Sulawesi weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

In August, South Sulawesi, Indonesia generally has tolerable weather conditions. Makassar sees daytime temperatures near 31°C (88°F), with nights cooling to roughly 25°C (77°F).

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

In Makassar, the average daytime high in August is 31°C (88°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

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

Not particularly. Makassar averages just 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

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

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Typically, the climate in Makassar is pleasant.

Generally speaking, July, August and September provide tolerable weather in Makassar. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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