South Sulawesi Weather in September

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

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Makassar Bira Rantepao Biringkanya

Planning a journey to South Sulawesi, Indonesia this September 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 September

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

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Makale at 27°C (81°F) and very warm in Biringkanya at 31°C (88°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Biringkanya and 17°C (63°F) in Makale. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

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

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Makassar with an average of 38 mm (1.5 in) to high rainfall in Rantepao with 116 mm (4.6 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 September

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

Temperature range in South Sulawesi (September)

Precipitation variation in South Sulawesi (September)

Makassar

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

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
5 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
good
Climate in Makassar →

Bira

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

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
5 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
Climate in Bira →

Rantepao

In September Rantepao 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.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
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
122 mm (4.8 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
171 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
Climate in Rantepao →

Biringkanya

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

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
5 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
good
Climate in Biringkanya →

Makale

In September Makale generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
10 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
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 September extremes

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

  • In our records, the coldest September daytime high in Indonesia was 18°C (64°F) in Bandung on September 23, 2003.

Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Makassar 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Bira 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Rantepao 28°C (82°F) 17°C (63°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Biringkanya 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Makale 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)

South Sulawesi weather in September: frequently asked questions

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

September in South Sulawesi, Indonesia brings good weather. In Makassar, daytime temperatures are typically around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows hover near 25°C (77°F).

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

Average temperatures in South Sulawesi, Indonesia during September range from a nighttime low near 25°C (77°F) to a daytime high around 31°C (88°F) in Makassar.

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

September is on the drier side in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Makassar averages only about 38 mm (1.5 in), with most days staying dry.

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

We consider September to be one of the best times to travel to South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Typically, the climate in Makassar is very good.

On average, the best time to visit South Sulawesi, Indonesia is in July, August and September with generally 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.

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