Best Time to Visit Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Kendari.
Kendari does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (November, 27.7°C / 81.9°F) and driest (October, 70 mm / 2.8 in) months. The drier stretch runs through July–January; the wetter half falls in February–June. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 25.7°C / 78.3°F in July to 27.7°C / 81.9°F in November, with rainfall from 70 mm / 2.8 in (October) to 256 mm / 10.1 in (May). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Kendari's climate is broadly tropical. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| October | 27.6°C81.7°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| September | 26.6°C79.9°F | 90 mm3.5″ | Tropical |
| November | 27.7°C81.9°F | 96 mm3.8″ | Tropical |
No month at Kendari matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kendari?
Kendari doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on October (driest, ~70 mm / 2.8 in) and November (warmest, 27.7°C / 81.9°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Indonesia's national average.
When is the rainy season in Kendari?
The rainy season at Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi runs through February–June, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 185 mm / 7.3 in. The wettest single month is May (256 mm / 10.1 in).
What is the driest month in Kendari?
The driest month in Kendari is October, averaging about 70 mm / 2.8 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 27.6°C / 81.7°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Kendari?
The least comfortable months for travel to Kendari — based on point-value climate at the city — are March, May, June, July, August, September. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 256 mm / 10.1 in in May, and the coldest month averages 25.7°C / 78.3°F.
Is Kendari climate different from Indonesia overall?
Yes, usually. Our Kendari figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Indonesia figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Kendari specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.