Climate of West Sulawesi, Indonesia
Area-weighted average across West Sulawesi. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
West Sulawesi, a subdivision of Indonesia, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 23°C / 73.4°F in January to 24°C / 75.2°F in October, with rainfall from 125 mm / 4.9 in to 277 mm / 10.9 in depending on the season (2436 mm / 95.9 in total across the year).
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C73.4°F | 277 mm10.9″ | Tropical |
| February | 23.1°C73.6°F | 213 mm8.4″ | Tropical |
| March | 23.4°C74.1°F | 217 mm8.5″ | Tropical |
| April | 23.6°C74.5°F | 255 mm10″ | Tropical |
| May | 23.7°C74.7°F | 248 mm9.8″ | Tropical |
| June | 23.3°C73.9°F | 199 mm7.8″ | Tropical |
| July | 23.1°C73.6°F | 139 mm5.5″ | Tropical |
| August | 23.4°C74.1°F | 146 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
| September | 23.8°C74.8°F | 125 mm4.9″ | Tropical |
| October | 24°C75.2°F | 154 mm6.1″ | Tropical |
| November | 23.6°C74.5°F | 223 mm8.8″ | Tropical |
| December | 23.1°C73.6°F | 240 mm9.4″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit West Sulawesi?
West Sulawesi, Indonesia does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is October at 24°C / 75.2°F, and the driest is September at 125 mm / 4.9 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of West Sulawesi?
West Sulawesi, Indonesia has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 23°C / 73.4°F in January to 24°C / 75.2°F in October. Annual rainfall averages about 2436 mm / 95.9 in, with the wettest month being January (277 mm / 10.9 in) and the driest September (125 mm / 4.9 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in West Sulawesi?
The hottest month in West Sulawesi is October, with an area-wide average temperature of 24°C / 75.2°F.
What is the coldest month in West Sulawesi?
The coldest month in West Sulawesi is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 23°C / 73.4°F.
When does it rain most in West Sulawesi?
The wettest month in West Sulawesi is January, averaging about 277 mm / 10.9 in of rainfall. The driest is September with about 125 mm / 4.9 in.