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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Makassar, Indonesia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Makassar weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Makassar are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Makassar January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 713mm 5.5hrs 13.1hrs

January in Makassar is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Makassar for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Makassar and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Makassar with around 713mm 28.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Makassar weather in January »

February

Makassar February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 595mm 6.2hrs 13hrs

February in Makassar is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Makassar.

February is in the summer in Makassar and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Makassar with around 595mm 23.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Makassar weather in February »

March

Makassar March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 443mm 6.5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Makassar is characteristically very hot, humid and very wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Makassar.

March is in the fall / autumn in Makassar and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 27°C (81°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Makassar with around 443mm 17.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Makassar weather in March »

April

Makassar April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 207mm 8.5hrs 12.7hrs

Makassar's weather in April is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Makassar for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the fall / autumn in Makassar and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Makassar with around 207mm 8.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Makassar weather in April »

May

Makassar May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 124mm 8.5hrs 12.6hrs

May is a wet, humid month in Makassar and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Makassar for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the fall / autumn in Makassar and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Makassar with around 124mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Makassar weather in May »

June

Makassar June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 71mm 8.8hrs 13.1hrs

Hot, humid and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Makassar during the month of June

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Makassar.

June is in the winter in Makassar and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Makassar with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Makassar weather in June »

July

Makassar July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 44mm 9.5hrs 13hrs

July in Makassar is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Makassar, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Makassar and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Makassar with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Makassar weather in July »

August

Makassar August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 24mm 10.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Makassar is characteristically hot, humid and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Makassar, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Makassar and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest 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.

Makassar weather in August »

September

Makassar September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 81mm 10.6hrs 12.7hrs

Makassar's weather in September is typically hot, humid and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Makassar.

September is in the spring in Makassar and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Makassar with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Makassar weather in September »

October

Makassar October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 109mm 10.1hrs 12.6hrs

October is a damp, humid month in Makassar and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Makassar for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the spring in Makassar and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Makassar with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Makassar weather in October »

November

Makassar November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 282mm 9.4hrs 13.1hrs

November in Makassar is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Makassar for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the spring in Makassar and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Makassar with around 282mm 11.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Makassar weather in November »

December

Makassar December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 556mm 5.8hrs 13hrs

December in Makassar is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Makassar.

December is in the summer in Makassar and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Makassar with around 556mm 21.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Makassar weather in December »

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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
Warmest sea: November 29.7°C 85.5°F
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