Makassar Weather in January

What's the weather like in Makassar (South Sulawesi) in January 2024?

The climate in Makassar during January can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

January is in the summer in Makassar and is typically the 4th 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.

Makassar weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.4°C 84.9°F
Nightly temperature 23.2°C 73.8°F
Average temperature 26.3°C 79.3°F
Daily sunshine 5.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 713 mm 28.1 ins
Rainy days 25 days
Sea temperature 29.1°C 84.4°F
Humidity 86%
Windspeed 6.8kph 4 mph

On average January is the wettest 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.

January temperatures in Makassar

Makassar average temperature in January

January rainfall

Makassar average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Makassar average rain in January

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 January 2024.

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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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