Makassar weather
At 5:00 AM local time it was mostly clear and 27°C (81°F). Light rain for 9 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 3.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Oct. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 46%
- Chance of rain
- 6%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 9 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 3.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–OctOff season Dec–Mar
About Makassar weather
Is it raining in Makassar right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 27° right now. Light rain for 9 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 3.0 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Makassar this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 31–33° and lows of 26–27°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Makassar lately?
In the past 7 days, Makassar had 4 rainy days and 12.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Makassar?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Makassar weather by month
When is the best time to visit Makassar?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Makassar is May–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (82°F) in January to 32°C (89°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in Makassar?
December is the wettest month, with about 370 mm (14.6 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 12 mm (0.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Makassar?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (89°F) and lows of 26°C (78°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 26°C (78°F).
Does Makassar have a rainy season?
Yes. Nov–Apr is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jul–Sep is usually dry (under 60 mm).
How warm is the sea in Makassar?
The sea is warmest in April at about 31°C (88°F) and coolest in July at about 30°C (85°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Makassar weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months