South Sulawesi Weather in May

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

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Makassar Bira Rantepao Biringkanya

Planning a journey to South Sulawesi, Indonesia this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in South Sulawesi in May

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

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Makale at 26°C (79°F) to very warm in Makassar at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C (79°F) in Makassar and 18°C (64°F) in Makale. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

To explore the conditions in South Sulawesi, Indonesia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Makassar with an average of 151 mm (5.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Rantepao with 292 mm (11 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 May

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

Temperature range in South Sulawesi (May)

Precipitation variation in South Sulawesi (May)

Makassar

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

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
275 mm (11 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Makassar →

Bira

In May Bira generally has very 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.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°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
252 mm (9.9 in)
234 mm (9.2 in)
236 mm (9.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bira →

Rantepao

In May Rantepao generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
501 mm (20 in)
292 mm (11 in)
229 mm (9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Rantepao →

Biringkanya

In May Biringkanya 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 tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
264 mm (10 in)
179 mm (7 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Biringkanya →

Makale

In May Makale generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
256 mm (10 in)
211 mm (8.3 in)
187 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Makale →

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

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Makassar 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 151 mm (5.9 in)
Bira 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 234 mm (9.2 in)
Rantepao 27°C (81°F) 19°C (66°F) 292 mm (11 in)
Biringkanya 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 179 mm (7 in)
Makale 26°C (79°F) 18°C (64°F) 211 mm (8.3 in)

South Sulawesi weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, South Sulawesi, Indonesia generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Makassar sees daytime temperatures near 31°C (88°F), with nights cooling to roughly 26°C (79°F).

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

In Makassar, the average daytime high in May is 31°C (88°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 26°C (79°F).

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

Makassar typically receives notable rainfall in May, about 151 mm (5.9 in) on average across South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

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

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Makassar, May might be a good time to visit South Sulawesi, Indonesia. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July, August and September offering mostly tolerable weather in Makassar. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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