Weather in May in South Sulawesi
Are you planning a trip a to South Sulawesi in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in South Sulawesi in May?
South Sulawesi 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 to very warm in Makassar at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Makassar and 18°C 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.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Makassar with an average of 151 mm to heavy rainfall in Rantepao with 292 mm.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of South Sulawesi in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our South Sulawesi climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in South Sulawesi?
Makassar
In May Makassar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Bira
In May Bira generally has very 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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Rantepao
In May Rantepao generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Biringkanya
In May Biringkanya 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 tolerable that month.
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Makale
In May Makale generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit South Sulawesi?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Makassar, May might be a good time to visit South Sulawesi. 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 pleasant 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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