Makassar weather in December
Temperature, sea and sunshine in December: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in December
Fair
Best time to visit: July – September
What is the weather like in Makassar in December?
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.
December compared
How the weather changes from November to January. Tap a month to open it.
| NovemberNov | DecemberDec | JanuaryJan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 48 | 50 | 51 |
| Day | 29° | 27° | 27° |
| Night | 25° | 25° | 24° |
| Sea | 30° | 30° | 29° |
| Sun | 5 h | 4 h | 3 h |
| Rain days | 26 | 29 | 29 |
More details for December
- Daylight
- 12 h 25 min05:45 – 18:10
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 92 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Makassar
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %95 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %10 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in December
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Makassar in December: quick answers
Is Makassar hot in December?
Yes. In December, Makassar is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C and nights stay around 25 °C.
Can you swim in Makassar in December?
Yes. In December the sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
Does it rain much in Makassar in December?
It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 474 mm.
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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