South Sulawesi weather in December
Planning a journey to South Sulawesi this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in South Sulawesi in December?
South Sulawesi is a region in Indonesia. December in South Sulawesi generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Makale at 27°C to very warm in Bira at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Bira and 18°C 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.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Bira with an average of 252 mm to heavy rainfall in Makassar with 594 mm.
For a closer look at December'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.
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Average weather in Makassar
In December Makassar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Bira
In December Bira generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Rantepao
In December Rantepao generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Biringkanya
In December Biringkanya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Makale
In December Makale generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in South Sulawesi, in Indonesia.
Is December the best time to visit South Sulawesi?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit South Sulawesi due to the typically poor weather in Makassar.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July, August and September offering mostly pleasant weather in Makassar. The weather in January, February, March, April, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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