Baubau
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Baubau month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Baubau are typically July, August and September, with average daytime highs around 29–31°C. October is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), August the coldest (average low 24°C), and March the wettest (about 284 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.3 | 25.1 | 262 | 9.6 |
| February | 29.2 | 24.9 | 264 | 9.8 |
| March | 29.2 | 24.9 | 284 | 9.6 |
| April | 29.7 | 24.8 | 187 | 10.2 |
| May | 29.7 | 25.0 | 152 | 10.0 |
| June | 29.0 | 24.3 | 135 | 9.8 |
| July | 28.8 | 23.8 | 77 | 10.5 |
| August | 29.8 | 23.5 | 29 | 11.3 |
| September | 31.0 | 23.6 | 45 | 11.2 |
| October | 31.8 | 24.3 | 86 | 11.2 |
| November | 30.9 | 24.9 | 176 | 10.4 |
| December | 29.5 | 25.2 | 270 | 9.3 |
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01 · OverviewBaubau, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Baubau took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Baubau
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Baubau
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Baubau
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Baubau
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Baubau
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Baubau
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Frequently Asked Questions about Baubau
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01 · Q&AWhere is Baubau located and what are its coordinates?
Baubau is situated in Indonesia at geographic coordinates -5.4633, 122.6024, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Baubau?
Baubau has a recorded population of approximately 161,280 and observes the Asia/Makassar time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Baubau?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Baubau include Indonesian, English, Dutch, JV, with IDR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Baubau?
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