Kendari climate
Kendari (Indonesia) has a tropical rainforest climate (Köppen Af). The average temperature over the year is 27 °C81 °F, and about 2,151 mm85 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Kendari climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2984 | 2578 | 2781 | 1917.5 |
| Feb | 2984 | 2578 | 2781 | 2138.4 |
| Mar | 2984 | 2578 | 2781 | 25610 |
| Apr | 2984 | 2678 | 2781 | 2519.9 |
| May | 2983 | 2577 | 2780 | 26210 |
| Jun | 2882 | 2476 | 2679 | 2339.2 |
| Jul | 2882 | 2374 | 2678 | 1666.5 |
| Aug | 2983 | 2373 | 2678 | 793.1 |
| Sep | 3086 | 2475 | 2780 | 652.5 |
| Oct | 3289 | 2577 | 2883 | 742.9 |
| Nov | 3289 | 2678 | 2983 | 1495.9 |
| Dec | 3085 | 2678 | 2882 | 2118.3 |
| Year | 3289 | 2373 | 2781 | 2,15185 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86% | 87% | 5.0 | 12:20 |
| Feb | 87% | 86% | 5.1 | 12:14 |
| Mar | 87% | 82% | 5.3 | 12:08 |
| Apr | 88% | 78% | 4.9 | 12:01 |
| May | 89% | 76% | 4.3 | 11:56 |
| Jun | 89% | 78% | 3.9 | 11:54 |
| Jul | 87% | 70% | 4.3 | 11:55 |
| Aug | 82% | 62% | 5.0 | 11:59 |
| Sep | 78% | 52% | 5.9 | 12:05 |
| Oct | 74% | 48% | 6.2 | 12:12 |
| Nov | 77% | 64% | 5.9 | 12:18 |
| Dec | 84% | 83% | 5.1 | 12:21 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Kendari is like
The warmest month is November, with an average high of 32 °C89 °F and a low of 26 °C78 °F. The coldest is July, when highs average 28 °C82 °F and lows 23 °C74 °F. Temperatures barely change through the year: the warmest and the coolest month differ by only 2.9 °C5.3 °F.
It is very wet, receiving about 2,151 mm85 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is March–May, which brings 36% of the annual total. The wettest month is May (262 mm10 in), the driest is September (65 mm2.5 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 74% in October to 89% in June. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 48%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 3 km/h (2 mph) in December to 5 km/h (3 mph) in July.
Best time to visit Kendari
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are August and September. Average highs then reach 29 °C83 °F to 30 °C86 °F. Precipitation is 65 mm2.5 in to 79 mm3.1 in per month.
The most challenging month is May, which is very wet (262 mm10 in) and humid (89% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Kendari
- Wetter months (December–June) — highs 2882 to 30 °C85 °F, lows 2476 to 26 °C78 °F, about 231 mm9.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Drier months (July–November) — highs 2882 to 32 °C89 °F, lows 2373 to 26 °C78 °F, about 107 mm4.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Kendari compares
The nearest larger place is Makassar (Ujung Pandang), about 366 km to the west. Compared with it, Kendari is on average 1 °C1.9 °F cooler. It receives 22% more precipitation (2,151 mm85 in vs 1,767 mm70 in). The difference is largest in August (2 °C3.6 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 110 places in Indonesia. By annual mean temperature, Kendari is the 57th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 72nd wettest. See all of them on the Indonesia climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall (with seasons shifted for the other hemisphere). The closest matches are Cebu City (Philippines, Af), Cadiz (Philippines, Af) and Pagadian (Philippines, Af).
Nearby places
- Climate in Baubau 165 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,768 mm70 in
- Climate in Watampone 250 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,642 mm65 in
- Climate in Palopo 280 km · 27 °C81 °F · 3,184 mm125 in
- Climate in Parepare 321 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,883 mm74 in
- Climate in Makassar (Ujung Pandang) 366 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,767 mm70 in
- Climate in Palu 450 km · 27 °C81 °F · 1,734 mm68 in
- Climate in Gorontalo 506 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,773 mm70 in
- Climate in Kotamobagu 562 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,860 mm73 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Kendari?
November is the warmest month in Kendari. Its average high is 32 °C (89 °F) and its average low is 26 °C (78 °F).
What is the coldest month in Kendari?
July is the coldest month. Its average high is 28 °C (82 °F) and its average low is 23 °C (74 °F).
When does it rain the most in Kendari?
May is the wettest month with about 262 mm (10.3 in) of precipitation. September is the driest with about 65 mm (2.5 in).
What is the best time to visit Kendari?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are August and September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 72 m, while Kendari lies at about 2 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.5 °C0.8 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.