South Sulawesi Weather in March

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

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Makassar Bira Rantepao Biringkanya

Planning a getaway to South Sulawesi, Indonesia this March 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 March

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

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between 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. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

For a closer look at conditions across South Sulawesi, Indonesia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Bira with an average of 246 mm (9.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Rantepao with 480 mm (19 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 March

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

Temperature range in South Sulawesi (March)

Precipitation variation in South Sulawesi (March)

Makassar

In March 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 poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
527 mm (21 in)
360 mm (14 in)
275 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
18 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Makassar →

Bira

In March 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.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
290 mm (11 in)
246 mm (9.7 in)
252 mm (9.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bira →

Rantepao

In March 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.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
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
474 mm (19 in)
480 mm (19 in)
501 mm (20 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Rantepao →

Biringkanya

In March Biringkanya 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 poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
393 mm (15 in)
286 mm (11 in)
264 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
18 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Biringkanya →

Makale

In March 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 unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
27°C (81°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
263 mm (10 in)
248 mm (9.8 in)
256 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
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 March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Makassar 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 360 mm (14 in)
Bira 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 246 mm (9.7 in)
Rantepao 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 480 mm (19 in)
Biringkanya 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 286 mm (11 in)
Makale 27°C (81°F) 18°C (64°F) 248 mm (9.8 in)

South Sulawesi weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

South Sulawesi, Indonesia typically experiences poor weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Makassar average around 30°C (86°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in South Sulawesi, Indonesia during March range from a nighttime low near 25°C (77°F) to a daytime high around 30°C (86°F) in Makassar.

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Makassar records an average of 360 mm (14 in) in March, putting it among the wetter months for South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

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

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

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 months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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

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