AI-generatedMakassar at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Sep
- Warmest month
- Sep · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Apr · 29.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,090 h
- Rain a year
- 2,616 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 6 m
Climate in Makassar
Makassar has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. September is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 2,090 hours of sunshine a year, Makassar is moderately sunny; September is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: July – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:4217:54
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:29–06:09 · evening 17:27–18:07
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:21–05:29 · evening 18:07–18:15
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Makassar in October?
In October, Makassar is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 123 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Makassar.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 13 min05:42 – 17:54
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 63 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 14 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Makassar
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %64 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %68 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %14 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Makassar
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.5 – 29.8 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Makassar ranges from 27.9 °C in August to 29.8 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
From November to May the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in April, eight out of ten years were between 29.3 and 30.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 29.1° | 28.4° | 29.8° | very warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 29.1° | 28.4° | 29.6° | very warm |
| MarchMar | 29.4° | 29.0° | 29.8° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 29.8° | 29.3° | 30.1° | very warm |
| MayMay | 29.5° | 29.0° | 30.0° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 28.8° | 28.2° | 29.4° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.2° | 27.7° | 28.9° | warm |
| AugustAug | 27.9° | 27.1° | 28.5° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.3° | 27.5° | 29.0° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.1° | 28.5° | 29.8° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.8° | 29.4° | 30.1° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 29.7° | 29.3° | 30.2° | very warm |
Sunshine hours in Makassar
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.1 of 12.2 hours of daylight in Makassar, 58 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Makassar
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in March (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Makassar: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Makassar has about 16 rainy days with 123 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Makassar
How breezy and how cloudy Makassar is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Makassar typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 63 % of the sky over Makassar: variable cloud, with about 7.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Makassar
How often the day gets hot in Makassar (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Makassar has about 14 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Makassar
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 25°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in August (23°), the warmest in November (25°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 365 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 51 | 27° | 24° | 29.1° | 3.4 h | 29 | 496 |
| FebruaryFeb | 50 | 27° | 24° | 29.1° | 3.7 h | 25 | 371 |
| MarchMar | 50 | 28° | 24° | 29.4° | 4.5 h | 26 | 278 |
| AprilApr | 48 | 29° | 25° | 29.8° | 5.3 h | 25 | 213 |
| MayMay | 47 | 29° | 25° | 29.5° | 6.1 h | 20 | 153 |
| JuneJun | 52 | 29° | 24° | 28.8° | 6.2 h | 17 | 126 |
| JulyJul | 67 | 29° | 23° | 28.2° | 6.9 h | 11 | 86 |
| AugustAug | 76 | 30° | 23° | 27.9° | 8.0 h | 6 | 34 |
| SeptemberSep | 71 | 30° | 24° | 28.3° | 8.3 h | 7 | 42 |
| OctoberOct | 50 | 30° | 25° | 29.1° | 7.1 h | 16 | 123 |
| NovemberNov | 48 | 29° | 25° | 29.8° | 5.3 h | 26 | 221 |
| DecemberDec | 50 | 27° | 25° | 29.7° | 3.6 h | 29 | 474 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
5.15° S, 119.43° E · 6 m · Asia/Makassar
Best time to visit Makassar
The best time to visit Makassar is from July to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from July to September. Rain is most frequent from October to June; the wettest month is January with 496 mm.
Makassar through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Makassar in the dry season
Jul – Sep
Good
- 29–30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Makassar in the rainy season
Oct – Jun
Fair
- 27–30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 214 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Makassar for you.
Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Makassar
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Makassar: score 76 against 50. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 1 °C cooler in August. August has 10 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 50 | 76better |
| Day high | 30° | 30° |
| Night low | 25° | 23° |
| Sea | 29.1° | 27.9° |
| Sunshine | 7.1 h | 8.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 16 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 123 mm | 34 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jul – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Jun
12 or more rainy days
Makassar month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
51January27° · Sea 29° · 3 h
In January, Makassar is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 496 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Makassar.
Makassar in January50February27° · Sea 29° · 4 h
In February, Makassar is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 371 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Makassar.
Makassar in February50March28° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In March, Makassar is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 278 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Makassar.
Makassar in March48April29° · Sea 30° · 5 h
In April, Makassar is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 213 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Makassar.
Makassar in April47May29° · Sea 30° · 6 h
In May, Makassar is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 153 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Makassar.
Makassar in May52June29° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In June, Makassar is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 126 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Makassar.
Makassar in June67July29° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In July, Makassar is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 86 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Makassar.
Makassar in July76August30° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In August, Makassar is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 34 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Makassar.
Makassar in August71September30° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In September, Makassar is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Makassar.
Makassar in September50October30° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In October, Makassar is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 123 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Makassar.
Makassar in October48November29° · Sea 30° · 5 h
In November, Makassar is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 221 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Makassar.
Makassar in November50December27° · Sea 30° · 4 h
In December, Makassar is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 474 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Makassar.
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Makassar vs. Labuan Bajo
In October Labuan Bajo has the better holiday weather (score 65 vs. 50). During the day Labuan Bajo is 1 °C cooler than Makassar. The sea is about equally warm. Labuan Bajo gets 2 more hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Makassar | Labuan Bajo |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 50 | 65 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 29° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 14 |
| Best time | Jul – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Makassar ranks 10 of 16 destinations in this country.
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- 2Senggigi31°29°88
- 3Kuta28°27°81
- 4Denpasar27°27°71
- 5Nusantara30°29°67
- 6Labuan Bajo29°29°65
- 7Ubud29°60
- 8Yogyakarta30°54
- 10MakassarThis page30°29°50
Planning a trip to Makassar
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Makassar in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Makassar has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 73) and its weakest during May half-term (score 48).
- 49
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 48
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 73
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 50
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 51
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 15 h 35 min
- Distance
- 12,490 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Makassar
When is the best time to visit Makassar?
The best time to visit Makassar is from July to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Makassar?
The sea temperature in Makassar ranges from 27.9 °C in August to 29.8 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Makassar in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Makassar?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Makassar?
Rain is most frequent from October to June; the wettest month is January with 496 mm. The driest month is August with 34 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Makassar get?
Makassar gets around 2,090 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is September with 8.3 hours a day; in January there are 3.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Makassar in?
Makassar uses the time zone Asia/Makassar, at UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Makassar?
A nonstop flight from London to Makassar takes about 15 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 12,490 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Makassar?
Makassar has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 73) and its weakest during May half-term (score 48). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 49, May half-term 48, Summer holidays 73, October half-term 50, Christmas holidays 51.
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