Temperatures in January
It's hot in January in Makassar with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 25°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Makassar in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Makassar with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 25°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 31°C, with nights close to 24°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Makassar will be around 31°C, with nights close to 25°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 781 mm of precipitation, spread over 25 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
With an average precipitation chance of 80% this month, rainy days are almost inevitable. There are only a few days with a lower chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Makassar. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Makassar in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
31°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
781 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
25 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Makassar?
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Makassar. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Makassar in January
With 34°C, Makassar hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 16°C to a high of 26°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Makassar
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Makassar, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Makassar
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Makassar, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 25 days of rain in Makassar.
Daily UV Index in January in Makassar
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Makassar, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Makassar Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Makassar, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Makassar Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Makassar, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Makassar
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Makassar. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Makassar by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Makassar. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
