South Sulawesi Weather in November

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

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Makassar Bira Rantepao Biringkanya

Planning a trip to South Sulawesi, Indonesia this November? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in South Sulawesi in November

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

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Makale at 28°C (82°F) and very warm in Bira at 32°C (90°F). As night falls, 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 November, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Bira with an average of 124 mm (4.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Rantepao with 292 mm (11 in).

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Best Places to Visit in South Sulawesi in November

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

Temperature range in South Sulawesi (November)

Precipitation variation in South Sulawesi (November)

Makassar

In November Makassar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
241 mm (9.5 in)
594 mm (23 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
11 days
22 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Makassar →

Bira

In November Bira generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
252 mm (9.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
11 days
21 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Bira →

Rantepao

In November Rantepao generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
171 mm (6.7 in)
292 mm (11 in)
466 mm (18 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
14 days
22 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Rantepao →

Biringkanya

In November Biringkanya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
134 mm (5.3 in)
242 mm (9.5 in)
474 mm (19 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
11 days
22 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Biringkanya →

Makale

In November Makale generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
183 mm (7.2 in)
290 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
18 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Makale →

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

In our records: Indonesia November extremes

Notable November records observed across cities in Indonesia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest November night in Indonesia dropped to 11°C (52°F) in Amed on November 11, 2019.

Popular cities in November

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Makassar 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 241 mm (9.5 in)
Bira 32°C (90°F) 26°C (79°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Rantepao 28°C (82°F) 18°C (64°F) 292 mm (11 in)
Biringkanya 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 242 mm (9.5 in)
Makale 28°C (82°F) 18°C (64°F) 183 mm (7.2 in)

South Sulawesi weather in November: frequently asked questions

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

South Sulawesi, Indonesia typically experiences poor weather in November, part of the season. Daytime highs in Makassar average around 30°C (86°F), and temperatures drop to about 26°C (79°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Makassar peak at roughly 30°C (86°F) in November, dropping to about 26°C (79°F) overnight.

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Makassar records an average of 241 mm (9.5 in) in November, putting it among the wetter months for South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

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

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

Generally speaking, July, August and September provide 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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