South Sulawesi weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in South Sulawesi: highs of 28°C (82°F) and about 344 mm (13.5 in) of rain on average. Nights average 26°C (78°F) and cloud cover 90% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd wettest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and about as wet; February brings highs of 28°C (82°F) and 249 mm (9.8 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Makassar, the largest city in South Sulawesi. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit South Sulawesi?
least pleasant month Weather score 32/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in South Sulawesi. For better conditions, consider May–Oct.
Does it rain a lot in South Sulawesi in January?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 344 mm (13.5 in) falls in an average January. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year.
How warm is South Sulawesi in January?
Days average 28°C (82°F) and nights 26°C (78°F).
South Sulawesi weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C (82°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 344 mm | 90% | least pleasant |
| February | 28°C (82°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 249 mm | 88% | least pleasant |
| March | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 219 mm | 83% | least pleasant |
| April | 29°C (85°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 156 mm | 74% | fair |
| May | 30°C (85°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 83 mm | 64% | best |
| June | 29°C (85°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 65 mm | 62% | best |
| July | 30°C (85°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 27 mm | 52% | best |
| August | 30°C (86°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 12 mm | 41% | best |
| September | 31°C (88°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 26 mm | 40% | best |
| October | 32°C (89°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 64 mm | 51% | best |
| November | 31°C (87°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 151 mm | 72% | fair |
| December | 29°C (83°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 370 mm | 90% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across South Sulawesi in January
Weather can differ a lot within South Sulawesi: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makassar | 28°C (82°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 344 mm | least pleasant |
| Palopo | 26°C (78°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 303 mm | least pleasant |
| Parepare | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 310 mm | least pleasant |
| Watampone | 29°C (85°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 213 mm | least pleasant |
| Galesong | 28°C (82°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 455 mm | least pleasant |
| Sengkang | 29°C (85°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 306 mm | least pleasant |
| Sinjai | 27°C (81°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 381 mm | least pleasant |
| Rantepao | 26°C (78°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 303 mm | least pleasant |
| Masamba | 26°C (79°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 285 mm | least pleasant |
| Maros | 28°C (82°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 344 mm | least pleasant |