South Sulawesi weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Like most weather services, we show South Sulawesi at one spot: Makassar, its largest city. At 7:45 AM local time it was clear and 29°C (84°F). Light rain for 9 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 3.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 10%
- Chance of rain
- 7%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 9 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 3.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–OctOff season Dec–Mar
About Makassar weather
Is it raining in Makassar right now?
No. It’s clear and 29° right now. Light rain for 9 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 3.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Makassar this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 31–33° and lows of 26–27°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Makassar lately?
In the past 7 days, Makassar had 4 rainy days and 12.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Makassar?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
South Sulawesi weather by month
When is the best time to visit South Sulawesi?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit South Sulawesi is May–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (82°F) in January to 32°C (89°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in South Sulawesi?
December is the wettest month, with about 370 mm (14.6 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 12 mm (0.5 in).
What is the hottest month in South Sulawesi?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (89°F) and lows of 26°C (78°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 26°C (78°F).
Does South Sulawesi have a rainy season?
Yes. Nov–Apr is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jul–Sep is usually dry (under 60 mm).
South Sulawesi weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Makassar), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in South Sulawesi
Weather can differ a lot within South Sulawesi: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makassar | May–Oct | Nov–Apr | 28–32°C | 1,766 mm |
| Palopo | Aug–Oct | Year-round | 24–26°C | 3,184 mm |
| Parepare | Jul–Oct | Nov–Apr | 28–30°C | 1,883 mm |
| Watampone | Jul–Oct | Dec–May | 28–30°C | 1,644 mm |
| Galesong | May–Oct | Nov–Apr | 28–31°C | 2,103 mm |
| Sengkang | Jul–Oct | Nov–Jun | 28–32°C | 2,286 mm |
| Sinjai | Jul–Oct | Nov–Apr | 27–32°C | 1,985 mm |
| Rantepao | Aug–Oct | Year-round | 24–26°C | 3,184 mm |
| Masamba | Aug–Oct | Year-round | 25–26°C | 3,320 mm |
| Maros | May–Oct | Nov–Apr | 28–32°C | 1,766 mm |