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South Sulawesi weather in August

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

What is the weather like in South Sulawesi in August?

South Sulawesi 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.

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Rantepao at 27°C to very warm in Biringkanya at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Biringkanya and 17°C 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.

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Makassar with an average of 32 mm to high rainfall in Rantepao with 122 mm. In Makassar, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

For a closer look at August's conditions in South Sulawesi, see the map below. For a more detailed look at South Sulawesi's yearly weather, check out our South Sulawesi climate page.

Where to go in South Sulawesi in August

Find the average weather conditions in August for the most popular destinations in South Sulawesi on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in South Sulawesi

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in South Sulawesi?

Average weather in Makassar

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

Makassar
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<<   July July
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30°C 
25°C 
74 mm 
4 days 
31°C 
25°C 
32 mm 
2 days 
31°C 
25°C 
38 mm 
2 days 
Climate in Makassar

Average weather in Bira

In August Bira generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Bira
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   July July
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29°C 
25°C 
152 mm 
4 days 
30°C 
24°C 
58 mm 
3 days 
31°C 
25°C 
39 mm 
2 days 
Climate in Bira

Average weather in Rantepao

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

Rantepao
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
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<<   July July
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26°C 
17°C 
156 mm 
12 days 
27°C 
17°C 
122 mm 
11 days 
28°C 
17°C 
116 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Rantepao

Average weather in Biringkanya

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

Biringkanya
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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<<   July July
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30°C 
24°C 
90 mm 
4 days 
31°C 
24°C 
39 mm 
2 days 
31°C 
25°C 
47 mm 
2 days 
Climate in Biringkanya

Average weather in Makale

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

Makale
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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<<   July July
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25°C 
17°C 
130 mm 
10 days 
27°C 
17°C 
92 mm 
8 days 
27°C 
17°C 
86 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Makale

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Is August the best time to visit South Sulawesi?

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

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

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