Central Sulawesi weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. Like most weather services, we show Central Sulawesi at one spot: Palu, its largest city. At 5:45 AM local time it was drizzle and 24°C (76°F). Light rain for 10 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Aug–Oct, Jan–Feb.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 96%
- Chance of rain
- 12%
- Rain
- 0.2 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 10 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Aug–Oct, Jan–FebOff season Apr–Jun
About Palu weather
Is it raining in Palu right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 24° right now. Light rain for 10 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Palu this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 32–34° and lows of 24–25°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in Palu lately?
In the past 7 days, Palu had 6 rainy days and 53.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Palu?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Central Sulawesi weather by month
When is the best time to visit Central Sulawesi?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Central Sulawesi is Aug–Oct, Jan–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr–Jun tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 26°C (78°F) in July to 27°C (80°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in Central Sulawesi?
June is the wettest month, with about 216 mm (8.5 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 103 mm (4.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Central Sulawesi?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 27°C (80°F) and lows of 21°C (69°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 26°C (78°F) and lows of 20°C (69°F).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Palu), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Central Sulawesi
Weather can differ a lot within Central Sulawesi: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.