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Makassar in August

Great month. Inside Makassar's best window: May–Oct (drier).

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
32°C (90°F) / 24°C (75°F)
average high / low
Rain days
2
Crowds
High
Indonesia overall
Prices
High
Indonesia overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Makassar

Inside Makassar's best window: May–Oct (drier).

Is another month better than August?

No other month rates higher than August for Makassar in this guide.

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • MakassarHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 2 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Indonesia overall
High
Prices · Indonesia overall
High

Indonesia overall: Peak; Independence Day 17 Aug; clear volcano mornings.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Makassar, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Great

    May: Great

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 32 °C (90 °F)

    May: 32 °C (90 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 24 °C (75 °F)

    May: 25 °C (77 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 2 (better)

    May: 7

  • Crowds

    Aug: High

    May: Medium

  • Prices

    Aug: High

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    May: 0

August: Inside Makassar's best window: May–Oct (drier).

May: Inside Makassar's best window: May–Oct (drier).

Makassar: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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