Watampone
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Watampone month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Watampone are typically August, September and October, with average daytime highs around 29–31°C. November is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), July the coldest (average low 24°C), and March the wettest (about 407 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.0 | 24.1 | 306 | 9.8 |
| February | 30.9 | 24.1 | 291 | 9.6 |
| March | 30.7 | 24.0 | 407 | 9.8 |
| April | 30.1 | 24.0 | 343 | 10.2 |
| May | 29.5 | 24.2 | 318 | 10.1 |
| June | 28.7 | 23.8 | 300 | 10.0 |
| July | 28.3 | 23.6 | 202 | 10.5 |
| August | 28.8 | 23.7 | 100 | 11.3 |
| September | 29.7 | 23.8 | 95 | 11.3 |
| October | 30.7 | 24.1 | 112 | 11.1 |
| November | 31.1 | 24.2 | 243 | 10.6 |
| December | 31.1 | 24.3 | 297 | 9.8 |
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01 · OverviewWatampone, in brief
Overview of Watampone
Watampone functions as a town located within the Indonesian province of South Sulawesi. Colloquially known as Bone, the settlement serves as the capital of the Bone Regency.
The municipal territory covers a land area of 126.35 square kilometers. Official figures from the 2020 Census recorded a population of 149,336 inhabitants within the town, while subsequent official estimates for mid-2023 placed the figure at 151,554 residents. Within the Bone Regency, the town is partitioned into three specific administrative districts, known as kecamatan: West Tanate Riattang, Tanate Riattang, and East Tanate Riattang. Beyond its administrative functions, the town holds notable prominence as the birthplace of Jusuf Kalla, who held office as the 10th and 12th Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia.
Climatic conditions in the area adhere to a tropical rainforest climate classification, designated by the Af code. Regional weather patterns bring moderate rainfall across the months spanning from September through November, whereas the rest of the year is characterized by heavy to very heavy precipitation levels.
Additional details regarding the town are documented in the Watampone resource and the GeoNames record for Watampone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Watampone
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01 · Q&AWhere is Watampone located and what are its coordinates?
Watampone is situated in Indonesia at geographic coordinates -4.5386, 120.3279, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Watampone?
Watampone has a recorded population of approximately 149,336 and observes the Asia/Makassar time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Watampone?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Watampone include Indonesian, English, Dutch, JV, with IDR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Watampone?
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