Makassar weather in October
Temperature, sea and sunshine in October: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: July – September
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.
October compared
How the weather changes from September to November. Tap a month to open it.
| SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | NovemberNov | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 71 | 50 | 48 |
| Day | 30° | 30° | 29° |
| Night | 24° | 25° | 25° |
| Sea | 28° | 29° | 30° |
| Sun | 8 h | 7 h | 5 h |
| Rain days | 7 | 16 | 26 |
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
Makassar in October: quick answers
Is Makassar hot in October?
Yes. In October, Makassar is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C and nights stay around 25 °C. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Makassar in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
Does it rain much in Makassar in October?
It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 123 mm.
Makassar month by month
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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