Palopo climate
Palopo (Indonesia) has a tropical rainforest climate (Köppen Af). The average temperature over the year is 27 °C81 °F, and about 3,184 mm125 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Palopo climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3188 | 2476 | 2882 | 30312 |
| Feb | 3188 | 2476 | 2882 | 28711 |
| Mar | 3188 | 2576 | 2882 | 34414 |
| Apr | 3187 | 2577 | 2882 | 34614 |
| May | 3087 | 2577 | 2882 | 30012 |
| Jun | 3085 | 2476 | 2780 | 32813 |
| Jul | 3085 | 2374 | 2680 | 2108.3 |
| Aug | 3086 | 2373 | 2680 | 1526.0 |
| Sep | 3187 | 2374 | 2780 | 1666.5 |
| Oct | 3189 | 2475 | 2882 | 1917.5 |
| Nov | 3189 | 2577 | 2883 | 2218.7 |
| Dec | 3188 | 2576 | 2882 | 33513 |
| Year | 3189 | 2373 | 2781 | 3,184125 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87% | 92% | 5.1 | 12:16 |
| Feb | 88% | 91% | 5.2 | 12:13 |
| Mar | 88% | 89% | 5.4 | 12:08 |
| Apr | 89% | 87% | 5.2 | 12:03 |
| May | 90% | 82% | 4.9 | 11:59 |
| Jun | 90% | 84% | 4.4 | 11:57 |
| Jul | 90% | 82% | 4.4 | 11:58 |
| Aug | 88% | 77% | 4.8 | 12:01 |
| Sep | 85% | 69% | 5.7 | 12:06 |
| Oct | 84% | 72% | 5.9 | 12:11 |
| Nov | 86% | 81% | 5.7 | 12:15 |
| Dec | 87% | 90% | 5.2 | 12:18 |
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 Palopo is like
The warmest month is November, with an average high of 31 °C89 °F and a low of 25 °C77 °F. The coldest is August, when highs average 30 °C86 °F and lows 23 °C73 °F. Temperatures barely change through the year: the warmest and the coolest month differ by only 1.7 °C3 °F.
It is very wet, receiving about 3,184 mm125 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is March–May, which brings 31% of the annual total. The wettest month is April (346 mm14 in), the driest is August (152 mm6.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 84% in October to 90% in June. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 69%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 2 km/h (1 mph) in January to 3 km/h (2 mph) in August.
Best time to visit Palopo
No month comes close to our comfort ideal here. The least demanding months are August, September and October (average highs 30 °C86 °F, 31 °C87 °F and 31 °C89 °F).
The most challenging month is April, which is hot, with average highs of 31 °C87 °F, very wet (346 mm14 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 Palopo
- Wetter months (December–June) — highs 3085 to 31 °C88 °F, lows 2476 to 25 °C77 °F, about 320 mm13 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Drier months (July–November) — highs 3085 to 31 °C89 °F, lows 2373 to 25 °C77 °F, about 188 mm7.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Palopo compares
The nearest larger place is Palu, about 235 km to the north. Compared with it, Palopo has practically the same average temperature. It receives 84% more precipitation (3,184 mm125 in vs 1,734 mm68 in). The difference is largest in January (0.8 °C1.5 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 110 places in Indonesia. By annual mean temperature, Palopo is the 38th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 8th 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 Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei, Af), Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia, Af) and Ngerulmud (Palau, Af).
Nearby places
- Climate in Parepare 130 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,883 mm74 in
- Climate in Watampone 173 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,642 mm65 in
- Climate in Palu 235 km · 27 °C81 °F · 1,734 mm68 in
- Climate in Makassar (Ujung Pandang) 254 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,767 mm70 in
- Climate in Kendari 280 km · 27 °C81 °F · 2,151 mm85 in
- Climate in Baubau 383 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,768 mm70 in
- Climate in Balikpapan 421 km · 27 °C81 °F · 2,469 mm97 in
- Climate in Samarinda 439 km · 26 °C78 °F · 2,449 mm96 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Palopo?
November is the warmest month in Palopo. Its average high is 31 °C (89 °F) and its average low is 25 °C (77 °F).
What is the coldest month in Palopo?
August is the coldest month. Its average high is 30 °C (86 °F) and its average low is 23 °C (73 °F).
When does it rain the most in Palopo?
April is the wettest month with about 346 mm (13.6 in) of precipitation. August is the driest with about 152 mm (6.0 in).
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 848 m, while Palopo lies at about 8 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +5.5 °C9.8 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.