Climate of Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia
Point-value climate at Palu (Central Sulawesi, Indonesia). Population approximately 612,445.
Located in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, Palu has a tropical climate. Population approximately 612,445. Monthly average temperatures range from 24.2°C / 75.6°F in July to 25°C / 77°F in October, with rainfall varying from 128 mm / 5 in (October) to 184 mm / 7.2 in (May) — about 1831 mm / 72.1 in across the year. Palu is the capital of Central Sulawesi. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Palu's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.4°C75.9°F | 174 mm6.9″ | Tropical |
| February | 24.4°C75.9°F | 147 mm5.8″ | Tropical |
| March | 24.6°C76.3°F | 131 mm5.2″ | Tropical |
| April | 24.8°C76.6°F | 161 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
| May | 24.9°C76.8°F | 184 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
| June | 24.4°C75.9°F | 168 mm6.6″ | Tropical |
| July | 24.2°C75.6°F | 154 mm6.1″ | Tropical |
| August | 24.5°C76.1°F | 139 mm5.5″ | Tropical |
| September | 24.9°C76.8°F | 135 mm5.3″ | Tropical |
| October | 25°C77°F | 128 mm5″ | Tropical |
| November | 24.8°C76.6°F | 162 mm6.4″ | Tropical |
| December | 24.7°C76.5°F | 148 mm5.8″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Palu?
Palu does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Palu's warmest month is October at an average of 25°C / 77°F, and its driest month is October with about 128 mm / 5 in of rain.
What is the climate of Palu?
Palu, in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.2°C / 75.6°F in July to 25°C / 77°F in October. Annual rainfall is approximately 1831 mm / 72.1 in, with the wettest month being May (184 mm / 7.2 in) and the driest October (128 mm / 5 in).
What is the average temperature in Palu in October?
The average temperature in Palu in October is 25°C / 77°F, with rainfall of about 128 mm / 5 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Palu?
The driest month in Palu is October, with about 128 mm / 5 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 25°C / 77°F.
When is the wettest month in Palu?
The wettest month in Palu is May, with approximately 184 mm / 7.2 in of average monthly rainfall.