Climate of Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Point-value climate at Makassar (South Sulawesi, Indonesia). Population approximately 1,262,000.
Located in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, Makassar has a tropical climate. Population approximately 1,262,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 26.6°C / 79.9°F in February to 28.1°C / 82.6°F in October, with rainfall varying from 16 mm / 0.6 in (August) to 650 mm / 25.6 in (January) — about 2838 mm / 111.7 in across the year. Makassar is the capital of South Sulawesi. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Makassar's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: August.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.8°C80.2°F | 650 mm25.6″ | Tropical |
| February | 26.6°C79.9°F | 497 mm19.6″ | Tropical |
| March | 26.9°C80.4°F | 360 mm14.2″ | Tropical |
| April | 27.4°C81.3°F | 184 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
| May | 27.7°C81.9°F | 145 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.6°C81.7°F | 78 mm3.1″ | — |
| July | 27.4°C81.3°F | 43 mm1.7″ | — |
| August | 27.5°C81.5°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 27.9°C82.2°F | 44 mm1.7″ | — |
| October | 28.1°C82.6°F | 78 mm3.1″ | — |
| November | 27.6°C81.7°F | 242 mm9.5″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.7°C80.1°F | 501 mm19.7″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Makassar?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are August. Makassar's warmest month is October at an average of 28.1°C / 82.6°F, and its driest month is August with about 16 mm / 0.6 in of rain.
What is the climate of Makassar?
Makassar, in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 26.6°C / 79.9°F in February to 28.1°C / 82.6°F in October. Annual rainfall is approximately 2838 mm / 111.7 in, with the wettest month being January (650 mm / 25.6 in) and the driest August (16 mm / 0.6 in).
What is the average temperature in Makassar in October?
The average temperature in Makassar in October is 28.1°C / 82.6°F, with rainfall of about 78 mm / 3.1 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Makassar?
The driest month in Makassar is August, with about 16 mm / 0.6 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 27.5°C / 81.5°F.
When is the wettest month in Makassar?
The wettest month in Makassar is January, with approximately 650 mm / 25.6 in of average monthly rainfall.