Makassar Weather in May

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

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Makassar and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

Makassar weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.9°C 87.6°F
Nightly temperature 23.1°C 73.6°F
Average temperature 27°C 80.6°F
Daily sunshine 8.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 124 mm 4.9 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 29.5°C 85°F
Humidity 82%
Windspeed 5.4kph 3 mph

On average May is the 6th 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.

May temperatures in Makassar

Makassar average temperature in May

May rainfall

Makassar average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Makassar average rain in May

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 May 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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