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Weather & Climate in Makassar, Indonesia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Makassar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 111.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.9°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 184 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,932,821/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.1486°N, 119.4319°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Apr 8, 1993 | 26 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia | M5.4 | 112 km | 31 km |
| Jun 9, 1993 | 42 km W of Watampone, Indonesia | M5.0 | 88 km | 60 km |
| Jun 9, 1993 | 23 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia | M4.8 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Oct 17, 1997 | 16 km N of Parepare, Indonesia | M4.8 | 144 km | 28 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 108 km WNW of Galesong, Indonesia | M4.7 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 1993 | 26 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia | M4.7 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 39 km SSE of Majene, Indonesia | M4.6 | 148 km | 27 km |
| Apr 14, 2003 | 81 km SE of Galesong, Indonesia | M4.5 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Sep 28, 1997 | 17 km NNE of Parepare, Indonesia | M4.4 | 145 km | 28 km |
| Mar 26, 2020 | 3 km NNE of Sengkang, Indonesia | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2021 | 33 km E of Sinjai, Indonesia | M4.3 | 125 km | 16 km |
| Mar 26, 2018 | 124 km WSW of Galesong, Indonesia | M4.3 | 137 km | 15 km |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 28 km SSE of Sengkang, Indonesia | M4.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 1993 | 35 km SSW of Sengkang, Indonesia | M4.3 | 95 km | 60 km |
| Feb 14, 1992 | 18 km NNE of Parepare, Indonesia | M4.3 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Feb 3, 2018 | 113 km SSE of Galesong, Indonesia | M4.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 1997 | 23 km SSW of Sengkang, Indonesia | M4.1 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Nov 2, 1997 | 25 km WNW of Watampone, Indonesia | M4.0 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Oct 27, 1997 | 74 km SSW of Galesong, Indonesia | M3.9 | 95 km | 150 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 25.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 19.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 14.5 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 9.5 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 19.5 in |
Makassar has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in February to 82°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 111.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (25.2") and August the driest (0.6").