South Sulawesi Weather in December

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

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Makassar Bira Rantepao Biringkanya

Planning a getaway to South Sulawesi, Indonesia this December 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 December

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

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Makale at 27°C (81°F) to very warm in Bira at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C (79°F) in Bira and 18°C (64°F) in Makale. 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.

For specific regional insights in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Bira with an average of 252 mm (9.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Makassar with 594 mm (23 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 December

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

Temperature range in South Sulawesi (December)

Precipitation variation in South Sulawesi (December)

Makassar

In December Makassar generally has 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 less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
241 mm (9.5 in)
594 mm (23 in)
616 mm (24 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
22 days
25 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Makassar →

Bira

In December Bira generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
252 mm (9.9 in)
280 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
21 days
24 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Bira →

Rantepao

In December 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 less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
292 mm (11 in)
466 mm (18 in)
439 mm (17 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
22 days
23 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Rantepao →

Biringkanya

In December Biringkanya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
242 mm (9.5 in)
474 mm (19 in)
479 mm (19 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
22 days
25 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Biringkanya →

Makale

In December 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 less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
183 mm (7.2 in)
290 mm (11 in)
296 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Makale →

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

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Makassar 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 594 mm (23 in)
Bira 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 252 mm (9.9 in)
Rantepao 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 466 mm (18 in)
Biringkanya 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 474 mm (19 in)
Makale 27°C (81°F) 18°C (64°F) 290 mm (11 in)

South Sulawesi weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect less favorable weather across South Sulawesi, Indonesia in December. The popular destination of Makassar averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 25°C (77°F) at night during this month.

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

Makassar averages a daytime maximum of 30°C (86°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 25°C (77°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Makassar records an average of 594 mm (23 in) in December, putting it among the wetter months for South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

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

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July, August and September offering mostly good weather in Makassar. The weather in January, February, March, April, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

Interested in more climate information?

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

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