South Sulawesi Weather in February

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

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Makassar Bira Rantepao Biringkanya

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

What to Expect in South Sulawesi in February

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

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Makale at 27°C (81°F) to very warm in Bira at 31°C (88°F). At night it cools down 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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of South Sulawesi, Indonesia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Makale with an average of 263 mm (10 in) to heavy rainfall in Makassar with 527 mm (21 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)
Best Time to Visit South Sulawesi →

Best Places to Visit in South Sulawesi in February

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

Temperature range in South Sulawesi (February)

Precipitation variation in South Sulawesi (February)

Makassar

In February Makassar 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 poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
616 mm (24 in)
527 mm (21 in)
360 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Makassar →

Bira

In February 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 poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
31°C (88°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
280 mm (11 in)
290 mm (11 in)
246 mm (9.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bira →

Rantepao

In February 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.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
439 mm (17 in)
474 mm (19 in)
480 mm (19 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Rantepao →

Biringkanya

In February 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 poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
479 mm (19 in)
393 mm (15 in)
286 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Biringkanya →

Makale

In February 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 poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
296 mm (12 in)
263 mm (10 in)
248 mm (9.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Makale →

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

Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Makassar 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 527 mm (21 in)
Bira 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 290 mm (11 in)
Rantepao 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 474 mm (19 in)
Biringkanya 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 393 mm (15 in)
Makale 27°C (81°F) 18°C (64°F) 263 mm (10 in)

South Sulawesi weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

February in South Sulawesi, Indonesia brings poor weather. In Makassar, daytime temperatures are typically around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows hover near 25°C (77°F).

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

In Makassar, the average daytime high in February is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Makassar records an average of 527 mm (21 in) in February, putting it among the wetter months for South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Makassar, February may not be the ideal time to visit South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

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 weather in January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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