Sulawesi in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather on the island of Sulawesi in may 2026
In this section, find the the weather forecast for may for most popular cities in Sulawesi. These forecasts are probabilities for the month of may from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather indicated.
Average weather in may in Makassar
good weather UV index: 8
Weather at 6am
83°F
Clear/Sunny
44% of time
42%
8%
5%
Weather at 12pm
88°F
Partly Cloudy
36% of time
24%
21%
15%
Weather at 6pm
83°F
Clear/Sunny
34% of time
25%
25%
17%
Weather at 3am
79°F
41%
36%
20%
4%
Where to go on the island of Sulawesi in may?
Where to go on the island of Sulawesi in may: destination map
perfect weather
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tolerable
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Where to go in each region in may?
| Central Sulawesi (Palu, Togian Islands, Luwuk...) | 81°F to 88°F | 22 à 27 days | 86°F to 88°F | bad weather* |
| North Sulawesi (Manado, Bitung, Bunaken Island...) | 86°F to 88°F | 12 à 19 days | 86°F | tolerable weather* |
| South Sulawesi (Makassar, Parepare, Selayar...) | 86°F to 90°F | 10 à 24 days | 85°F to 86°F | good weather* |
| Southeast Sulawesi (Kendari, Wakatobi Regency, Buton...) | 85°F to 86°F | 19 à 22 days | 86°F | tolerable weather* |
| West Sulawesi (Polewali, Mamasa, Pedongga...) | 86°F to 88°F | 10 à 26 days | 86°F | bad weather* |
Where should you go on the island of Sulawesi in may when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate on the island of Sulawesi in may ranges from good to very bad depending on the region and city.
Although it is not perfect the weather in Sulawesi in may is, on average, pretty good in Sengkang. I allows to enjoy tours in this city. And even why not take a little time to lazing in the sun!
If you do not go lazing in the sun, but, for example to discover the heritage, the cities of Palopo and Kendari have a decent enough weather for it in may. Eventually, it is not advisable to travel to Lembeh, Makassar, Bitung, Polewali, Bunaken Island, Luwuk, Selayar, Gorontalo, Parepare, Ampana, Manado, Wakatobi Regency, Tondano, Tomohon, Togian Islands, Palu, Mamuju, Bulukumba, Buton, Sangihe Islands, Mamasa and Enrekang that month because the climate is pretty bad.
Climate on the island of Sulawesi in may
Climate in Makassar in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 90°F and minimum temperature is 83°F (for an average temperature of 86°F). The climate is very hot in that locality in the month of may. With 6.5in over 10 days, you risk getting wet slightly for your vacations. But this is pretty reasonably and it will not be continuous.
With an unfavorable weather, the month of may is not the best time to go in Makassar.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 86°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 90°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 83°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 85°F | ||
| Rainfall | 6.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 10 day(s) (32%) | ||
| Humidity | 80% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||
| Cloud cover | 31% | ||
| Length of day | 11:53 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Manado in may
In may, the mean temperature in Manado is 83°F (maximum temperature is 88°F and minimum temperature is 77°F). The climate is very hot in that area in may. With 13.1in over 19 days, rainfall can happen during your holidays. But this is pretty reasonably and it will not be continuous.
With an unfavorable weather, the month of may is not the best time to go there in Indonesia.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 83°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 88°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 77°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 86°F | ||
| Rainfall | 13.1in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 19 day(s) (61%) | ||
| Humidity | 88% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 37% | ||
| Length of day | 12:11 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Kendari in may
In may, the mean temperature in Kendari is 83°F (maximum temperature is 86°F and minimum temperature is 81°F). The climate is very warm in this city in this month. With 18.4in over 22 days, you will suffer the rain for your holidays. So remember to pack adapted clothes.
With a correct weather, the month of may is okay (but not the best month) for traveling in this locality.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 83°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 86°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 81°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 85°F | ||
| Rainfall | 18.4in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 22 day(s) (70%) | ||
| Humidity | 88% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||
| Cloud cover | 51% | ||
| Length of day | 11:57 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
Climate in Ampana in may
In may, the mean temperature in Ampana is 83°F (maximum temperature is 86°F and minimum temperature is 79°F). The climate is very warm in this location in this month. With 16.7in over 23 days, you will suffer the rain throughout your journey. Remember to bring Rain coats.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 83°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 86°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 79°F | ||
| Rainfall | 16.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 23 day(s) (74%) | ||
| Humidity | 88% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 45% | ||
| Length of day | 12:05 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
Climate in Bangkir in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 86°F and minimum temperature is 81°F (for an average temperature of 85°F). The climate is quite nice there in the month of may. With 22.9in over 25 days, the weather is rather to rain for your stay. So remember to bring adapted clothes.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 85°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 86°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 81°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 86°F | ||
| Rainfall | 22.9in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 25 day(s) (82%) | ||
| Humidity | 86% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||
| Cloud cover | 43% | ||
| Length of day | 12:09 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
All cities on the island of Sulawesi in may
| Makassar in may | good weather |
| Manado in may | tolerable weather |
| Kendari in may | bad weather |
| Ampana in may | bad weather |
| Bangkir in may | very bad weather |
| Bitung in may | tolerable weather |
| Buton in may | tolerable weather |
| Bunaken Island in may | tolerable weather |
| Sangihe Islands in may | tolerable weather |
| Togian Islands in may | bad weather |
| Wakatobi Regency in may | tolerable weather |
| Kabaena in may | tolerable weather |
| Kabawo in may | bad weather |
| Kolaka in may | bad weather |
| Lembeh in may | tolerable weather |
| Lolak in may | good weather |
| Luwuk in may | bad weather |
| Mamasa in may | bad weather |
| Nuangan in may | tolerable weather |
| Palopo in may | tolerable weather |
| Palu in may | very bad weather |
| Parepare in may | tolerable weather |
| Pedongga in may | very bad weather |
| Pindolo (Poso Lake) in may | very bad weather |
| Polewali in may | bad weather |
| Selayar in may | good weather |
| Sengkang in may | good weather |
| Tana Toraja in may | tolerable weather |
| Tolitoli in may | very bad weather |
| Tomohon in may | tolerable weather |
| Tondano in may | tolerable weather |
| Wakatobi National Park in may | tolerable weather |
| Wawoni in may | bad weather |
| Bulukumba in may | good weather |
| Enrekang in may | bad weather |
| Gorontalo in may | good weather |
| Mamuju in may | good weather |
Weather data for Sulawesi in may:
Weather data for Sulawesi in may is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 on the island of Sulawesi. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather on the island of Sulawesi can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Sulawesi (Celebes).