South Sulawesi Weather in October

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

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Makassar Bira Rantepao Biringkanya

Are you planning a trip a to South Sulawesi, Indonesia in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in South Sulawesi in October

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

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Makale at 28°C (82°F) to very warm in Bira at 32°C (90°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Bira and 17°C (63°F) in Makale. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bira with an average of 66 mm (2.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Rantepao with 171 mm (6.7 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)
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Best Places to Visit in South Sulawesi in October

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

Temperature range in South Sulawesi (October)

Precipitation variation in South Sulawesi (October)

Makassar

In October 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 good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
241 mm (9.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
5 days
11 days
Weather conditions
very good
good
less favorable
Climate in Makassar →

Bira

In October Bira generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
5 days
11 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
good
Climate in Bira →

Rantepao

In October 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 very good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
171 mm (6.7 in)
292 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
14 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
less favorable
Climate in Rantepao →

Biringkanya

In October Biringkanya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
242 mm (9.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
5 days
11 days
Weather conditions
very good
good
less favorable
Climate in Biringkanya →

Makale

In October Makale generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
183 mm (7.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
10 days
13 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
good
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in South Sulawesi, in Indonesia.

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Makassar 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Bira 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Rantepao 28°C (82°F) 18°C (64°F) 171 mm (6.7 in)
Biringkanya 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)
Makale 28°C (82°F) 17°C (63°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)

South Sulawesi weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Expect mixed weather across South Sulawesi, Indonesia in October. The popular destination of Makassar averages 31°C (88°F) by day and 26°C (79°F) at night during this month.

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

Average temperatures in South Sulawesi, Indonesia during October range from a nighttime low near 26°C (79°F) to a daytime high around 31°C (88°F) in Makassar.

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

Yes, October tends to be a wetter month in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Average rainfall in Makassar sits around 111 mm (4.4 in).

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

In our opinion, October is a good time to visit South Sulawesi, Indonesia with overall good weather in Makassar.

Generally speaking, July, August and September provide good weather in Makassar. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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

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