South Sulawesi weather in August
August is one of the best months to visit South Sulawesi: highs of 30°C (86°F) and about 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain on average. Nights average 24°C (75°F) and cloud cover 41% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 30°C (85°F). It is the driest month of the year and the 4th warmest. Compared with July, it is warmer and drier; September brings highs of 31°C (88°F) and 26 mm (1.0 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Makassar, the largest city in South Sulawesi. See below for other places.
Is August a good time to visit South Sulawesi?
best month Weather score 90/100.
Yes. August is one of the best months for weather in South Sulawesi.
Does it rain a lot in South Sulawesi in August?
No, it is usually dry: about 12 mm (0.5 in) falls in an average August. It is the driest month of the year.
How warm is South Sulawesi in August?
Days average 30°C (86°F) and nights 24°C (75°F).
South Sulawesi weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C (82°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 344 mm | 90% | 30°C (86°F) | least pleasant |
| February | 28°C (82°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 249 mm | 88% | 31°C (87°F) | least pleasant |
| March | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 219 mm | 83% | 31°C (88°F) | least pleasant |
| April | 29°C (85°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 156 mm | 74% | 31°C (88°F) | fair |
| May | 30°C (85°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 83 mm | 64% | 31°C (88°F) | best |
| June | 29°C (85°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 65 mm | 62% | 30°C (86°F) | best |
| July | 30°C (85°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 27 mm | 52% | 30°C (85°F) | best |
| August | 30°C (86°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 12 mm | 41% | 30°C (85°F) | best |
| September | 31°C (88°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 26 mm | 40% | 30°C (86°F) | best |
| October | 32°C (89°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 64 mm | 51% | 31°C (87°F) | best |
| November | 31°C (87°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 151 mm | 72% | 31°C (88°F) | fair |
| December | 29°C (83°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 370 mm | 90% | 30°C (86°F) | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across South Sulawesi in August
Weather can differ a lot within South Sulawesi: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makassar | 30°C (86°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 12 mm | best |
| Palopo | 25°C (76°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 153 mm | best |
| Parepare | 29°C (84°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 35 mm | best |
| Watampone | 28°C (82°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm | best |
| Galesong | 29°C (84°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 13 mm | best |
| Sengkang | 29°C (85°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 67 mm | best |
| Sinjai | 29°C (84°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 20 mm | best |
| Rantepao | 25°C (76°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 153 mm | best |
| Masamba | 25°C (77°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 173 mm | best |
| Maros | 30°C (86°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 12 mm | best |