Makassar
Decide whether to visit or live in Makassar, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Makassar month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Makassar are typically July, August and September, with average daytime highs around 30–31°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), July the coldest (average low 24°C), and January the wettest (about 445 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.5 | 24.6 | 445 | 7.9 |
| February | 28.5 | 24.5 | 378 | 8.1 |
| March | 28.9 | 24.5 | 283 | 8.8 |
| April | 29.5 | 24.6 | 219 | 9.9 |
| May | 30.0 | 24.9 | 179 | 10.5 |
| June | 29.4 | 24.2 | 182 | 10.3 |
| July | 29.6 | 23.5 | 82 | 10.9 |
| August | 30.7 | 23.7 | 40 | 11.5 |
| September | 31.3 | 24.2 | 63 | 11.5 |
| October | 31.2 | 24.7 | 125 | 11.0 |
| November | 30.1 | 24.9 | 218 | 9.7 |
| December | 28.7 | 24.7 | 425 | 7.8 |
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01 · OverviewMakassar, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Makassar took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Makassar
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Makassar
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Makassar
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Makassar
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Makassar
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Makassar
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Frequently Asked Questions about Makassar
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01 · Q&AWhere is Makassar located and what are its coordinates?
Makassar is situated in Indonesia at geographic coordinates -5.1486, 119.4319 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Makassar?
Makassar has a recorded population of approximately 1,474,393 and observes the Asia/Makassar time zone (IDR).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Makassar?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Makassar include id, en, nl, jv, and the circulating currency is IDR.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Makassar?
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