Makassar Weather in August

What's the weather like in Makassar (South Sulawesi) in August 2025?

The climate in Makassar during August can be summarized as hot, humid and dry.

August is in the winter in Makassar and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

Makassar weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31°C 87.7°F
Nightly temperature 20.7°C 69.2°F
Average temperature 25.8°C 78.4°F
Daily sunshine 10.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 24 mm 1 ins
Rainy days 2 days
Sea temperature 27.9°C 82.1°F
Humidity 75%
Windspeed 7.6kph 5 mph

On average August is the driest month of the year in Makassar with around 24mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Makassar

Makassar average temperature in August

August rainfall

Makassar average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Makassar average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Makassar in August 2025.

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Makassar weather stats

Makassar weather statistics
Hottest month: March 29.7°C 85.5°F
Driest month: August 24mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: September 10.6hrs
Coldest month: July 30.3°C 86.5°F
Wettest month: January 713mm 28.1ins
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