Climate of North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Area-weighted average across North Sulawesi. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
North Sulawesi, a subdivision of Indonesia, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 24.1°C / 75.4°F in January to 24.9°C / 76.8°F in May, with rainfall from 113 mm / 4.4 in to 233 mm / 9.2 in depending on the season (2252 mm / 88.7 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.1°C75.4°F | 233 mm9.2″ | Tropical |
| February | 24.1°C75.4°F | 197 mm7.8″ | Tropical |
| March | 24.4°C75.9°F | 200 mm7.9″ | Tropical |
| April | 24.6°C76.3°F | 215 mm8.5″ | Tropical |
| May | 24.9°C76.8°F | 233 mm9.2″ | Tropical |
| June | 24.5°C76.1°F | 193 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
| July | 24.3°C75.7°F | 159 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
| August | 24.5°C76.1°F | 113 mm4.4″ | Tropical |
| September | 24.5°C76.1°F | 119 mm4.7″ | Tropical |
| October | 24.7°C76.5°F | 158 mm6.2″ | Tropical |
| November | 24.7°C76.5°F | 219 mm8.6″ | Tropical |
| December | 24.4°C75.9°F | 213 mm8.4″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit North Sulawesi?
North Sulawesi, Indonesia does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is May at 24.9°C / 76.8°F, and the driest is August at 113 mm / 4.4 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of North Sulawesi?
North Sulawesi, Indonesia has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.1°C / 75.4°F in January to 24.9°C / 76.8°F in May. Annual rainfall averages about 2252 mm / 88.7 in, with the wettest month being January (233 mm / 9.2 in) and the driest August (113 mm / 4.4 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in North Sulawesi?
The hottest month in North Sulawesi is May, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.9°C / 76.8°F.
What is the coldest month in North Sulawesi?
The coldest month in North Sulawesi is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.1°C / 75.4°F.
When does it rain most in North Sulawesi?
The wettest month in North Sulawesi is January, averaging about 233 mm / 9.2 in of rainfall. The driest is August with about 113 mm / 4.4 in.