South Sulawesi weather in March
March is one of the least pleasant months in South Sulawesi: highs of 28°C (83°F) and about 219 mm (8.6 in) of rain on average. Nights average 26°C (78°F) and cloud cover 83% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 4th wettest month of the year and the 3rd coolest. Compared with February, it is about as warm and about as wet; April brings highs of 29°C (85°F) and 156 mm (6.1 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Makassar, the largest city in South Sulawesi. See below for other places.
Is March a good time to visit South Sulawesi?
least pleasant month Weather score 47/100.
March 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 March?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 219 mm (8.6 in) falls in an average March. It is the 4th wettest month of the year.
How warm is South Sulawesi in March?
Days average 28°C (83°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 March
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 (83°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 219 mm | least pleasant |
| Palopo | 26°C (78°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 344 mm | least pleasant |
| Parepare | 29°C (84°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 211 mm | fair |
| Watampone | 29°C (85°F) | 28°C (82°F) | 195 mm | least pleasant |
| Galesong | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 259 mm | least pleasant |
| Sengkang | 30°C (86°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 259 mm | least pleasant |
| Sinjai | 28°C (83°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 241 mm | least pleasant |
| Rantepao | 26°C (78°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 344 mm | least pleasant |
| Masamba | 26°C (78°F) | 21°C (71°F) | 359 mm | least pleasant |
| Maros | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 219 mm | least pleasant |